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.

Typical examples of insignia are:
* 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
** Croatian military ranks 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
** United States Air Force enlisted rank insignia
** United States Air Force officer rank insignia
** Polish Armed Forces rank insigniaOfficial 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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