Emblems of rank or affiliation (6)

I believe the answer is:

badges

(Other definitions for badges that I've seen before include "Emblems of membership etc." , "Emblems, labels" , "They are worn to show membership of an organisation" , "Emblems to signify rank or membership" , "Things worn to show membership or rank" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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