Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Visual and Verbal Communication (hierarchy name)
4. Information Forms (hierarchy name)
5. information forms (objects)
6. document genres
7. [documents by function]
8. [identifying markings and symbols]

Narrower term/s

• logos
• insignias (devices)[+]
  • shoulder chains [NP]
  • shoulder boards [NP]
  • shoulder scales [NP]
  • helmet plates [NP]
  • shoulder knots [NP]
  • shoulder loops [NP]
  • pilgrim badges [NP]
  • order insignias
  • tlahuiztli [+]
    • cuaxolotl (Xolotl-head insignia)
    • Cuextecatl
    • cuextecatl tlahuiztli (bodysuit)
    • petlacotl (brilliant feather ornament)
    • tozcololli
    • teocuitlapanitl
    • quetzaltototl (tlahuiztli)
    • quetzalpanitl
    • xopilli (toe or claw device)
    • quetzalpatzactli (tlahuiztli)
    • ocelotl tlahuiztli
• impresas
• coats of arms and coat of arms elements[+]
  • coats of arms [+]
    • family arms
    • alliance coats of arms
    • donors' coats of arms
  • coat of arms elements [+]
    • escutcheons (coats of arms)
    • abatements (coats of arms)
    • mantling

Anotations

Scope note:

Generally, representations, designs, or mottoes, or combinations of these, used to signify an individual, a group, or sometimes a commercial concern, and usually intended to convey a sense of lineage or quality. For devices that are symbol- or picture based, designed to identify at a glance a product, company, or organization, and often used as trademarks, see "logos." For devices that specifically identify a person or object as belonging to a group or organization, sometimes denoting rank or office, see "insignia."