Insignia
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Insignia or insigne pl -nia or -nias (in Latin, insignia is the plural of singular insigne: emblem, symbol, ensign, badge of honor) : a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. An insignia is usually the emblem of a specific or general authority.
Typical examples of insignia are:
- Badges
- Cockades
- Coats of arms and Heraldry
- Crowns
- Ensigns
- Flags of a country or state
- Military aircraft insignia
- Military rank and unit markings
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