Insignia Collection (page 3)

Silver stick pin 2nd Corps badge of Ferdinand Decker, 20th Massachusetts
3028463 Silver stick pin 2nd Corps badge of Ferdinand Decker, 20th Massachusetts ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Wounded May 6, 1864 at the Wilderness, Virginia ); © Don Troiani

Stamped and painted metal ribbed badge of the 12th or 20th Army Corps
3028400 Stamped and painted metal ribbed badge of the 12th or 20th Army Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

British 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button
3031168 British 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 33rd Regiment of Foot other ranks button. Fought at Camden and Guilford Court House); © Don Troiani

War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot
3031165 War of 1812, Portrait of an Officer of the 100th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Miniature portrait of an officer of a flank company of the 100th British Regiment of Foot)

Belt and Cartridge box plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment
3031140 Belt and Cartridge box plate of the 4th Light Infantry Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War)

Red silk sash worn by Washington Hood, 4th United States Infantry, 1830s
3031139 Red silk sash worn by Washington Hood, 4th United States Infantry, 1830s; Private Collection; (add.info.: Red silk sash worn by Washington Hood, 4th United States Infantry)

France, Shako plate of the 100th Infantry Regiment of the line
3031038 France, Shako plate of the 100th Infantry Regiment of the line.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shako plate of the 100th Infantry Regiment of the line.); © Don Troiani

Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment
3030699 Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Other ranks excavated belt plate of the 4th West India Regiment)

British Officer's Gorget circa 1790
3030306 British Officer's Gorget circa 1790; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Officer's Gorget of the Foot Guards circa 1790); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Federal Era Painted United States Eagle Drum
3030522 Federal Era Painted United States Eagle Drum; Private Collection; (add.info.: Federal Era Painted United States Eagle Drum); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

US Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps
3028370 US Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, US Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps); © Don Troiani

Union Army 2nd Corps Badge, 183rd Pennsylvania Volunteers
3028326 Union Army 2nd Corps Badge, 183rd Pennsylvania Volunteers; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army Silver 2nd Corps Badge)

1st Massachusetts Volunteers bullet badge
3028320 1st Massachusetts Volunteers bullet badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1st Massachusetts Volunteers bullet badge worn by William L)

Union Army 2nd Corps Badge, 106th Pennsylvania Regiment
3028293 Union Army 2nd Corps Badge, 106th Pennsylvania Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army 2nd Corps Badge, 106th Pennsylvania Regiment); © Don Troiani

Union Army, Hat insignia of Capt. W M Kirby, 3rd N.Y. Heavy Artillery
3028267 Union Army, Hat insignia of Capt. W M Kirby, 3rd N.Y. Heavy Artillery; Private Collection; (add.info.: Embroidered hat insignia of Captain W M Kirby, Battery I, 3rd N.Y. Heavy Artillery)

Union Army, Ordnance Sergeant's silk chevrons
3028266 Union Army, Ordnance Sergeant's silk chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Union Army, Ordnance Sergeant's silk chevrons); © Don Troiani

Silver 5th Corps badge, 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteers -The Bucktails
3028264 Silver 5th Corps badge, 42nd Pennsylvania Volunteers -The Bucktails.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver 5th Corps badge)

Silver 2nd Corps badge, worn by Edward A. Fulton
3028263 Silver 2nd Corps badge, worn by Edward A. Fulton; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver 2nd Corps badge, worn by Edward A)

Badge Of The First Division 18th Army Corps
3028249 Badge Of The First Division 18th Army Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Badge Of The First Division 18th Army Corps); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

US 1st Sergeant of Infantry Silk Chevrons
3028227 US 1st Sergeant of Infantry Silk Chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, US 1st Sergeant of Infantry Silk Chevrons); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60
3027919 Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60; Private Collection; (add.info.: Button of the 4th Massachusetts Volunteer Militia 1855-60); © Don Troiani

gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain
3028990 gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L. Chamberlain; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, gauntlets and shoulder straps of Joshua L)

World War II, United States, USAAF 355th Fighter Squadron Patch
3073354 World War II, United States, USAAF 355th Fighter Squadron Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: Patch of the 355th Fighter Squadron USAAF which served in the European theater)

World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge
3073353 World War II, United States, US Army Air Force Pilots Merit Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Army Air Force Pilot's Merit Badge); © Don Troiani

Cartridgebox And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot
3032490 Cartridgebox And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartridge box And Waist belt Of A Soldier Of the 38th Regiment Of Foot)

Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs
3031962 Loyalist belt plate worn by soldier in Emmerich's Chasseurs. ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot
3031929 British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Pewter Button of the 21st Regiment of Foot (Royal North British Fuzileers )

British Officer's button of the 55th Regiment of Foot
3031849 British Officer's button of the 55th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's vest size button of the 55th Regiment of Foot which)

British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate
3031433 British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 63rd Regiment of Foot soldier's waist belt plate)

Massachusetts Militia belt plate circa 1840-50
3031424 Massachusetts Militia belt plate circa 1840-50; Private Collection; (add.info.: Massachusetts Militia belt plate circa 1840-50); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button
3031415 British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 3rd Foot Guards officer's button.Fought at New York 1776)

British Soldier's "GR" Cartridge box Badge
3031608 British Soldier's "GR" Cartridge box Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Soldier's Brass "GR" Cartridge box Badge excavated from a)

American Revolution, Gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot
3031303 American Revolution, Gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: British silver officer's gorget of the 60th Regiment of Foot (Royal American Regiment)

British Grenadier officer's gilt cap plate circa 1812
3036127 British Grenadier officer's gilt cap plate circa 1812; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States War of 1812 era)

War of 1812, British Soldier's Shoulder Belt Plate of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)
3036123 War of 1812, British Soldier's Shoulder Belt Plate of the 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers).; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

United States, Navy Amphibious Forces Shoulder Patch -First Design
3033672 United States, Navy Amphibious Forces Shoulder Patch -First Design; Private Collection; (add.info.: Navy Amphibious Forces Shoulder Patch -First Design); © Don Troiani

United States, Army Hostess And Librarian Shoulder Patch
3033630 United States, Army Hostess And Librarian Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Hostess And Librarian Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British shoulder belt plate of the Royal Marines
3036316 British shoulder belt plate of the Royal Marines; Private Collection; (add.info.: Napoleonic Wars/ War of 1812, British brass shoulder belt plate of the British Marines/Royal Marines circa)

American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment
3031537 American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 23rd Regiment of Foot)

British Coldstream Guards enlisted man's button
3031896 British Coldstream Guards enlisted man's button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Coldstream Guards enlisted man's button)

American infantry officer's silver bullion epaulette
3031434 American infantry officer's silver bullion epaulette; Private Collection; (add.info.: American infantry officer's silver bullion epaulette); © Don Troiani

British Officer's Badge of the 71st Regiment of Foot
3031247 British Officer's Badge of the 71st Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's Badge of the 71st Regiment of Foot)

British Cartridge box plate of the 26th Regiment of Foot
3031346 British Cartridge box plate of the 26th Regiment of Foot.; Fort Ticonderoga Museum, NY, USA; (add.info.: American Revolution: British Cartridge box plate of the 26th Regiment of Foot)

Regimental button of the British 60th Royal American Regiment of Foot
3031180 Regimental button of the British 60th Royal American Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Regimental button of the British 60th Royal American Regiment of Foot circa 1774)

United States, US Marines Corps 52nd Defense Battalion Shoulder patch
3033790 United States, US Marines Corps 52nd Defense Battalion Shoulder patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marines Corps 52nd Defense Battalion Shoulder patch); © Don Troiani

United States, 1st Special Service Force Shoulder Patch
3033721 United States, 1st Special Service Force Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, 1st Special Service Force Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

United States, 88th Division Theater made patches
3033685 United States, 88th Division Theater made patches; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, 88th Division Theater made patches); © Don Troiani

United States, Shoulder patch of the 103rd Division
3033601 United States, Shoulder patch of the 103rd Division ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

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"Insignia: A Glimpse into History and Identity" From the regal crown adorning Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1953 to the powerful Class 55 Deltic diesel locomotives built by English Electric in the early 1960s, insignias have long served as symbols of prestige and distinction. During World War One, badges of Scottish Regiments became emblems of bravery and camaraderie amidst the chaos of battle. Similarly, the United States Naval Construction Battalions - Seabees displayed their insignias proudly as they constructed vital infrastructure during times of conflict. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's insignia represents his visionary leadership that shaped modern-day Turkey from 1923 to 1938. Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth II's visit to Australia in both 1954 and during her Coronation Procession in 1953 showcased how these symbols transcend borders and unite nations. Insignias also play a crucial role within military ranks, allowing one to easily recognize hierarchy within the Royal Navy or identify different regiments on a battlefield. The Coat of Arms of Portugal from 1898 stands as a testament to national heritage while illustrating its rich history. The flag of Israel proudly displays a blue Star of David between two horizontal blue stripes on a white field—an emblem representing resilience and identity for millions worldwide. In times when aircraft ruled the skies during World War Two, planes like Spitfires and Heinkel 111K bore distinctive markings that not only identified friend from foe but also embodied courage under fire. Insignias serve as visual storytellers—conveying tales steeped in tradition, honor, sacrifice, and national pride. They remind us that behind every symbol lies an intricate narrative waiting to be discovered—a window into our shared past shaping our present identities.