badge

A badge is a device or accessory, often containing the insignia of an organization, which is presented or displayed to indicate some feat of service, a special accomplishment, a symbol of authority granted by taking an oath (e.g., police and fire), a sign of legitimate employment or student status, or as a simple means of identification. They are also used in advertising, publicity, and for branding purposes. Police badges date back to medieval times when knights wore a coat of arms representing their allegiances and loyalty.

Badge may refer to:

• Badge, a display indicating a special accomplishment, or as a symbol of authority:
  • Access badge, a credential used to gain entry to an area
  • Digital badge, an indicator of accomplishment, skill, quality or interest in various learning environments
  • Heraldic badge, a display of allegiance to a royal figure
  • Web badge, a small image used on websites to promote a web standard, product, or terms of service
  • Pin-back button, in the United Kingdom
  • Rebadging, the practice of applying a new brand or trademark to an existing product

Badge (dt.: Bilddevise) ist ein englischer Begriff mit verschiedenen historischen und modernen Bedeutungen.

Bei der Plakette handelt es sich um ein allgemein eher kleines Schild aus Metall oder Kunststoff mit beliebiger Form. Die Plakette ist verwandt mit der Medaille.

Un badge désigne différentes sortes d’insignes, macarons, écussons et objets d’identification que l’on affiche sur soi.

Un badge di identificazione o solo badge (dall'inglese: distintivo) è una tessera in PVC o altro materiale plastico (PET/ABS/Policarbonato) utilizzata per l'identificazione personale.