Insignia Collection (page 8)

Union Army Medical officer's hat insignia
3028272 Union Army Medical officer's hat insignia; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union Army Medical officer's hat insignia); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Silver Union cavalryman's identification badge worn by Lt.C.M. Pease
3028236 Silver Union cavalryman's identification badge worn by Lt.C.M. Pease; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Civil War)

Confederate Georgia State Seal cap emblem
3028233 Confederate Georgia State Seal cap emblem; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Confederate Georgia State Seal cap emblem); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Captain of Cavalry's rank badge for wear on an overcoat
3028230 Captain of Cavalry's rank badge for wear on an overcoat; Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain of Cavalry's rank badge for wear on an overcoat); © Don Troiani

Confederate Infantry "I" Button Made By EML&C Co. Richmond, Va
3027907 Confederate Infantry "I" Button Made By EML&C Co. Richmond, Va.; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Civil War, Confederate Infantry "I" Button Made By EML&C Co)

Confederate brass Infantry I button
3027900 Confederate brass Infantry I button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate brass Infantry I button); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Union forage cap with badge of the 3rd Division, 3rd Army Corps
3028100 Union forage cap with badge of the 3rd Division, 3rd Army Corps; Private Collection; (add.info.: Union forage cap with badge of the 3rd Division, 3rd Army Corps)

Gisela Mauermayer and Ondina Valla portrayed during the awards ceremony of the athletics competition held in Parma in
3569345 Gisela Mauermayer and Ondina Valla portrayed during the awards ceremony of the athletics competition held in Parma in 1940 by Unknown photographer

World War II, United States, Columbia Aircraft Police Badge
3073364 World War II, United States, Columbia Aircraft Police Badge ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guard's badge of the Columbia Aircraft Corporation ); © Don Troiani

World War II, United States, Summer Army Service cap privately made in Teheran Iran
3073351 World War II, United States, Summer Army Service cap privately made in Teheran Iran; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States)

American Civil War, Confederate Button
3073319 American Civil War, Confederate Button; Private Collection; (add.info.: Confederate Rifleman's brass button imported from England and made by HT&B of Manchester); © Don Troiani

British 30th Regiment of Foot belt plate excavated in South Carolina
3032134 British 30th Regiment of Foot belt plate excavated in South Carolina; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 30th Regiment of Foot belt plate excavated in South Carolina)

1st Battalion 71st Regiment of Foot silvered officer's button
3032027 1st Battalion 71st Regiment of Foot silvered officer's button; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1st Battalion 71st Regiment of Foot -Fraser's Highlanders- silvered officer's)

United States, Painted tin patriotic Militia hat plate - 5th Company, 12th Regiment
3036231 United States, Painted tin patriotic Militia hat plate - 5th Company, 12th Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted tin patriotic Militia hat plate - 5th Company)

United States, United States Marine Corps other ranks brass cap plate
3036437 United States, United States Marine Corps other ranks brass cap plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: United States Marine Corps other ranks brass cap plate 1804-1816)

British Army 53rd Regiment of Foot pewter button
3031335 British Army 53rd Regiment of Foot pewter button; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Army 53rd Regiment of Foot pewter button -Fought in the Saratoga Campaign of 1777)

British Officer's Button of the 63rd Regiment of Foot
3031181 British Officer's Button of the 63rd Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's Button of the 63rd Regiment of Foot)

British 10th Regiment of Foot pewter button
3031655 British 10th Regiment of Foot pewter button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 10th Regiment of Foot pewter button)

British Marines officer's silver repousse button
3031654 British Marines officer's silver repousse button.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Marines officer's silver repousse button)

Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion
3031422 Enlisted man's infantry shako of the Bravo Battalion; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info.: Mexican Army)

British Officer's Button of the 35th Regt of Foot, Circa 1775-1778
3031417 British Officer's Button of the 35th Regt of Foot, Circa 1775-1778; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's Button of the 35th Regt of Foot)

West Point Cadet Sergeant's belt circa 1827
3031408 West Point Cadet Sergeant's belt circa 1827; Private Collection; (add.info.: West Point Cadet Sergeant's belt and buckle circa 1823-1827 used by Cadet Washington Hood)

British Officer's Gilt Gorget of the 23rd Regiment of Foot
3031371 British Officer's Gilt Gorget of the 23rd Regiment of Foot; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

French officer's gilt epaulette circa 1780
3031274 French officer's gilt epaulette circa 1780; Musee de l'Emperi, Salon-de-Provence, France; (add.info.: French officer's gilt epaulette circa 1780); © Don Troiani

Cartridgebox badge of the Light Company of the British 63rd of Foot. Fought At Eutaw Springs
3031348 Cartridgebox badge of the Light Company of the British 63rd of Foot. Fought At Eutaw Springs ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

British Soldier's Belt plate of the 24th Regiment of Foot, Saratoga Campaign
3031347 British Soldier's Belt plate of the 24th Regiment of Foot, Saratoga Campaign; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

1830s US Infantry Officer's silver embroidered shoulder wings
3031238 1830s US Infantry Officer's silver embroidered shoulder wings; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1830s US Infantry Officer's silver embroidered shoulder wings used by Washington Hood)

British Officer's Gilt Brass Gorget
3031292 British Officer's Gilt Brass Gorget; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, British Officer's Gilt Brass Gorget engraved with the Royal Arms and "GR")

United States Army 2nd Regt of Artillery hat plate
3036520 United States Army 2nd Regt of Artillery hat plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, United States Army 2nd Regiment of Artillery brass hat plate); © Don Troiani

United States, Painted Leather and Metal Connecticut Militia Dragoon Helmet
3036306 United States, Painted Leather and Metal Connecticut Militia Dragoon Helmet; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted Leather and Metal Connecticut Militia Dragoon Helmet); © Don Troiani

United States, Oval Pewter enlisted Infantry belt plate c 1814-20 with eagle motif
3036498 United States, Oval Pewter enlisted Infantry belt plate c 1814-20 with eagle motif; Private Collection; (add.info)

United States, Pewter Cap Plate of the 16th United States Infantry Pattern of 1812
3036474 United States, Pewter Cap Plate of the 16th United States Infantry Pattern of 1812; Private Collection; (add.info)

US Infantry Silver Embroidered Officers Epaulettes
3036197 US Infantry Silver Embroidered Officers Epaulettes; Private Collection; (add.info.: War of 1812, US Infantry Silver Embroidered Officers Epaulettes Imported From France); © Don Troiani

United States, Painted tin Militia hat plate - Westbrook Artillery
3036192 United States, Painted tin Militia hat plate - Westbrook Artillery; Private Collection; (add.info.: Painted tin Militia hat plate - Westbrook Artillery); © Don Troiani

United States, Pattern of 1814 Regiment of Rifles Officer's cap plate
3036172 United States, Pattern of 1814 Regiment of Rifles Officer's cap plate; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pattern of 1814 Regiment of Rifles Officer's cap plate); © Don Troiani

British Grenadier officer's coat of an unknown regiment about 1775-80
3032632 -British Grenadier officer's coat of an unknown regiment about 1775-80; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Grenadier officer's red coat with green facings of an unknown regiment)

Austria, Cap badge of the Kaiser Jager Division
3032484 Austria, Cap badge of the Kaiser Jager Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War 1, Austria, Cap badge of the Kaiser Jager Division); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, US Marines 4th Division Shoulder Patch
3033825 United States, US Marines 4th Division Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marines 4th Division Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Army Glider Qualification badge
3033701 United States, Army Glider Qualification badge; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2 United States, Army Glider Qualification badge); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, English Made 1st Allied Airborne Shoulder Patch
3033678 United States, English Made 1st Allied Airborne Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States)

United States, Sterling silver pilot's wings
3033657 United States, Sterling silver pilot's wings ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Printed style Kiska Task Force patch
3033656 Printed style Kiska Task Force patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2 -Printed style Kiska Task Force shoulder patch, Aleutian Islands campaign); © Don Troiani

United States, Patch of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
3033652 United States, Patch of the 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment)

United States, US Marines 3rd Division Shoulder Patch
3033632 United States, US Marines 3rd Division Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marines 3rd Division Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, US Marine Corps Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch
3033631 United States, US Marine Corps Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marine Corps Aircraft Wing Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

United States, Shoulder Patch, Allied Control Council -Hungary 1944-1945
3033626 United States, Shoulder Patch, Allied Control Council -Hungary 1944-1945; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2 United States, Shoulder Patch)

United States, Patch of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division
3033621 United States, Patch of the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, United States)

United States, US Marine Service And Supply Shoulder Patch
3033608 United States, US Marine Service And Supply Shoulder Patch; Private Collection; (add.info.: US Marine Service And Supply Shoulder Patch); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

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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.