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Insignia
Insignia (the plural of Latin insigne: emblem, symbol) is a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an offical 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:
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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