Symbol of authority (5)
I believe the answer is:
badge
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">'<span class="explanation-format__original">symbol of authority</span>' is the definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this in another clue)</span><br/ ><br/ >This is the entire clue.<br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for badge that I've seen before include "Emblem of belonging" , "Identifying sign" , "Shield" , "Thing worn to show, say, membership of organisation" , "Insignia (of office?)" .)