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. information artifacts
7. [information artifacts by function]
8. identifying artifacts
9. badges
10. insignia badges

Anotations

Scope note:

Small pieces of metal, card, plastic, or other materials that bear a distinguishing design or words. These are designed to be attached to clothing or personal items of military personnel that indicate rank or other information.