Insignia

For the electronics brand-name of the same name, see Best BuyInsignia (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.

Typical examples of insignia are:

 Crowns
 Flags of a country or state
 Coats of arms and Heraldry
 Seals
 Ensigns
 Roundels
 Badges
 Cockades

 Other National Emblems
 Shoulder patch, or shoulder sleeve insignia (SSI)
 Military rank and unit markings
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.

Category:Symbols
Category:Military uniform