something (usually a design on clothes or a metal brooch) worn to show a person's occupation, rank etc or membership of a society
emblem worn
Cases of word usage
1) a small rose-shaped badge or ornament (rosette)
2) a band on a surface that is different in colour, material, texture etc; a badge (often V-shaped) worn on a uniform, showing rank (stripe)
3) a small piece of cloth etc fixed to clothing etc as a badge or (as a loop) for hanging up a coat etc; an account (tab)
