Insignia

An insignia (Latin: īnsignia, nominative plural of insignium, meaning "emblem, token, symbol") is 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. There are many different examples of insignia, for example: badges, cockades, coats of arms and heraldry, regalia, seals, ensigns and flags of a country or state/province. However, in military terms, insignia refers to primarily to rank and unit markings.

References / notes

The above term is listed in our Compendium of the Great War on this day.

Included are trench slang, service terms, expressions in everyday use, nicknames, the titles and origins of British and Commonwealth Regiments, and warfare in general. These words and phrases are contemporary with the war, which is reflected in the language used. Sources include: Soldier and Sailor Words and Phrases, The War Book-of-Facts and Odhams' A.B.C. of the Great War. Feel free to expand upon and improve this content.

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