Insignia

Insignia (the plural of Latin insigne: emblem, symbol) is a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. Insignia are especially used as an emblem of a specific or general authority.

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Typical examples of insignia are:

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• Crowns
• Flags of a country or state
• Coats-of-arms and Heraldry
• Seals
• Ensigns
• Other National Emblems
• Military rank and unit markings:
• British Army officer rank insignia
• British Army enlisted rank insignia
• U.S. Army officer rank insignia
• U.S. Army enlisted rank insignia
• U.S. Navy officer rank insignia
• U.S. Navy enlisted rank insignia
• Polish Armed Forces rank insignia

Official insignia are often protected by law as to allow their use only by people holding a specific office or staff members action on behalf of such a person. Misuse, defacement and destruction of such symbols is considered an offense in many countries.

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