Insignia Collection (page 5)

British 64th Regiment of Foot belt plate
3031539 British 64th Regiment of Foot belt plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 64th Regiment of Foot belt plate)

British 10th Regiment of Foot belt plate
3031538 British 10th Regiment of Foot belt plate.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 10th Regiment of Foot belt plate)

Cartridgebox badge of the British Foot Guards
3031534 Cartridgebox badge of the British Foot Guards; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartridge box badge of the British Foot Guards); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British 21st Royal North British Fuzileer officer's gilt repousse button
3031522 British 21st Royal North British Fuzileer officer's gilt repousse button ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fought at Saratoga 1777. ); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Grouping of British cartridge pouch badges
3031396 Grouping of British cartridge pouch badges; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Grouping of British cartridge pouch badges Center then clockwise)

Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion
3031392 Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican Army)

British Marines belt plate
3031319 British Marines belt plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Belt plate (buckle) of the British Marines who fought at Lexington-Concord and Bunker Hill

Mexican officer's button
3031195 Mexican officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mexican American War, Mexican officer's gilt button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British, Other ranks belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot
3036126 British, Other ranks belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Other ranks belt plate of the 6th Regiment of Foot. Siege of Fort Erie); © Don Troiani

United States, US Marines 1st Amphibious Corps Shoulder Patch
3033600 United States, US Marines 1st Amphibious Corps Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marines 1st Amphibious Corps Shoulder patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Aleutian Islands Command Shoulder Patch
3033598 United States, Aleutian Islands Command Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2 United States, Aleutian Islands Command Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani

United States, Desert Air Force Shoulder Patch
3033722 United States, Desert Air Force Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: Desert Air Force Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, 17th Airborne Division Shoulder Patch
3033684 United States, 17th Airborne Division Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States, 17th Airborne Division Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani

United States, Shoulder Patch Of The 99th Infantry Battalion
3033671 United States, Shoulder Patch Of The 99th Infantry Battalion; Private Collection; (add.info.: Shoulder Patch Of The 99th Infantry Battalion Composed Of Norwegian Nationals)

United States, Headquarters US Marine Air Wings Pacific Shoulder Patch
3033669 United States, Headquarters US Marine Air Wings Pacific Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: Headquarters US Marine Air Wings Pacific Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani

United States, 11th Armored Division Shoulder Patch
3033627 United States, 11th Armored Division Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: 11th Armored Division Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

British officer's universal pattern gilt gorget 1796-1815
3036477 British officer's universal pattern gilt gorget 1796-1815.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British officer's universal pattern gilt gorget 1796-1815.); © Don Troiani

Excavated British Shoulder Belt plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot
3036458 Excavated British Shoulder Belt plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, Excavated British Other Ranks Shoulder Belt Plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot)

British other ranks shako plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot
3036312 British other ranks shako plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: Other ranks shako plate of the 4th Regiment of Foot (King's Own) 1812-1814

United States, American Drum With Motif of American Eagle Attacking British Lion
3036309 United States, American Drum With Motif of American Eagle Attacking British Lion; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Drum With Motif of American Eagle Attacking British Lion)

United States, Light Dragoon Officer's silver plated shoulder belt plate
3036269 United States, Light Dragoon Officer's silver plated shoulder belt plate ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Mexican- American War, Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer
3031152 Mexican- American War, Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver band taken from the cap of a dead Mexican Lancer at the Battle of)

United States, Hat Badge - 4th New Jersey Regt - 2nd Army Corps
3031133 United States, Hat Badge - 4th New Jersey Regt - 2nd Army Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish-American War)

Model 1842 Prussian Garde Du Corps Officer's Helmet
3030640 Model 1842 Prussian Garde Du Corps Officer's Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rittmeister Hans Von Katte's model 1842 Prussian Garde Du Corps Officer's Helmet)

President John Quincy Adams Peace Silver Indian medal
3030460 President John Quincy Adams Peace Silver Indian medal.; Private Collection; (add.info.: President John Quincy Adams Peace Silver Indian medal.); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Union Officer's hat insignia of the 61st Ohio Infantry
3028286 Union Officer's hat insignia of the 61st Ohio Infantry; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Officer's hat insignia of the 61st Ohio Infantry); © Don Troiani

American Civil War, 12th Army Corps Badge
3028260 American Civil War, 12th Army Corps Badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Badge of the 1st Division of the 12th Army Corps worn by a New York soldier); © Don Troiani

Silver 5th New Jersey Corps Badge Worn By Private Emmer A. Robinson
3028237 Silver 5th New Jersey Corps Badge Worn By Private Emmer A. Robinson; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver Corps Badge Worn By Private Emmer A)

Sergeant of Infantry chevron worn by Henry Slack of the 169th New York
3028234 Sergeant of Infantry chevron worn by Henry Slack of the 169th New York; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sergeant of Infantry chevron worn by Henry Slack of the 169th New York Volunteers at)

Silver 6th Corps badge of a soldier of the 21st New Jersey Volunteers
3028228 Silver 6th Corps badge of a soldier of the 21st New Jersey Volunteers.; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Extra rich Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps
3028217 Extra rich Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Extra rich Colonel of Infantry embroidered shoulder straps with light blue velvet grounds)

Regulation embroidered US Engineer Officer's hat insignia
3028216 Regulation embroidered US Engineer Officer's hat insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Capt. Edward L. Stratton's Slouch hat
3028108 Capt. Edward L. Stratton's Slouch hat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Capt. Edward L. Stratton's Slouch hat (3rd Division 2nd Army Corps badge), Company F. 12th N.J. Vols

McDowell style forage cap with badge of the 24th Army Corps
3028096 McDowell style forage cap with badge of the 24th Army Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: McDowell style forage cap with badge of the 1st Division of the 24th Army Corps worn by a soldier)

US General service button for enlisted men
3027922 US General service button for enlisted men; Private Collection; (add.info.: US General service button for enlisted men); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

US Artillery officer's button
3027902 US Artillery officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Artillery officer's button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Badge Of The 6th Army Corps -2nd Vermont Veteran Volunteers-Charles H Ray
3028382 Badge Of The 6th Army Corps -2nd Vermont Veteran Volunteers-Charles H Ray; Private Collection; (add.info.: Badge Of The 6th Army Corps -2nd Vermont Veteran Volunteers-Charles H Ray)

United States Topographical Engineer's dress epaulettes
3028380 United States Topographical Engineer's dress epaulettes ; West Point Museum, New York, USA; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

US Hospital Steward's Chevrons
3028378 US Hospital Steward's Chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Hospital Steward's Chevrons with gilt embroidery on green velvet backing worn by a soldier of the 1st Maine Heavy)

Silver 12th/ 20th Corps badge, worn by color bearer W.R. Smalley of the 150th New York Volunteers
3028374 Silver 12th/ 20th Corps badge, worn by color bearer W.R. Smalley of the 150th New York Volunteers ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Regulation Union Infantry hunting horn hat badge
3028369 Regulation Union Infantry hunting horn hat badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Regulation Union Infantry hunting horn hat badge); © Don Troiani

Silver 19th Corps badge of Nim's Massachusetts Battery
3028337 Silver 19th Corps badge of Nim's Massachusetts Battery; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver 19th Corps badge of Nim's Massachusetts Battery); © Don Troiani

Infantry Sergeant Major Chevrons
3028321 Infantry Sergeant Major Chevrons; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Infantry Sergeant Major Chevrons, worn by William A. Smith 17th Michigan Volunteers); © Don Troiani

Union Army, McDowell style forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Corps badge
3027921 Union Army, McDowell style forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Corps badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: McDowell style forage cap with 1st Division 3rd Corps badge worn by an officer of)

Confederate Artillery A button found on the battlefield of Knoxville
3027899 Confederate Artillery A button found on the battlefield of Knoxville; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Artillery A button found on the battlefield of Knoxville)

Grouping of various types of Union Corps badges
3028729 Grouping of various types of Union Corps badges; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War, Grouping of various types of Union Army Corps badges); © Don Troiani

Union Army, Silver 4th Army Corps badge
3028672 Union Army, Silver 4th Army Corps badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Silver 4th Army Corps badge of Corporal John P Ross, Co E 2nd Kentucky Infantry); © Don Troiani

Ribbed stamped 1st Corps badge
3028588 Ribbed stamped 1st Corps badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ribbed stamped 1st Corps badge painted white for the 2nd Division); © 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.