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

Narrower term/s

• cap badges (military badges) [NP]
• chevrons (decorations)
• gorget patches
• color patches (military patches)
• service stripes
• insignia of knighthood
• miniatures (honor decorations)
• suspension cords (honor decorations)
• ribbons (honor decorations)[+]
  • communion ribbons
  • fraternal ribbons
• bars (honor decorations)
• medal bars

Anotations

Scope note:

Objects signifying an honor bestowed upon an individual; usually worn on the person. For decorative forms that are an integral part of a building or object but not essential to its structure, also for decorative objects attached to or worn by humans and animals, use "ornaments."