ALBANIA, HELP FOR TERM !

[Zaim Qyteza]

Hi to all,

I am finally finishing the "CATALOG OF ALBANIAN …". 🙂 This is my problem, I don't know what term to use, Distinctives, Badges or any other. The term "badge" is very general, hat badge arm badge, etc. The term "Distinctives" is propably inpropriate.

Please if you can help me.

To guide you, I am attaching some of its pages here.

Regards,

Zaim

 

 

 

 

[Marcon1]

I think this covers everything:

 

insignia

/ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə/

 

noun

 

1. a distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership of an organization.

   "a khaki uniform with colonel's insignia on the collar"

    

   badge

    

    

   crest

    

    

   emblem

    

    

   symbol

    

    

   sign

    

    

   device

    

    

   mark

    

    

   seal

    

    

   colours

    

    

   decoration

    

    

   medal

    

    

   medallion

    

    

   pin

    

    

   ribbon

    

    

   star

    

    

   award

    

    

   fruit salad

    

    

   gong

    
   • a sign or token of something.

     "the ruins are devoid of moss and ivy, the romantic insignia of age and decay"

Edited October 12, 2023 by Marcon1

[Megan]

I agree, "insignia" is a good term for what you appear to have been looking at.

[Zaim Qyteza]

Thank you Markon and Megan.
Is the term "Distinctive" used in English for these types of objects?
In Albanian, we call these objects "Distiktiv".
In Italian they are called "Distintivo".
You say that the most correct term in English is "Insignia". Am I correct?
But on the net I see that the term "Badge" is also used. For example "Soviet school badges".
I thing that the term "Badge" refers mainly to badges in clothe.
While the term "Insignia" refers to metal signs. Am I right?

Regards,

Zaim

[Marcon1]

Hi Zaim,

 

The word INSIGNIA covers all those listed above, no matter what kind of material was used for it. 

As you are using the English language for your publication, you should use the English INSIGNIA and not what is used in Albania/Italy.

 

Kind regards, Marcon1.

[farmer]

On 12/10/2023 at 08:15, Zaim Qyteza said:

Thank you Markon and Megan.
Is the term "Distinctive" used in English for these types of objects?
In Albanian, we call these objects "Distiktiv".
In Italian they are called "Distintivo".
You say that the most correct term in English is "Insignia". Am I correct?
But on the net I see that the term "Badge" is also used. For example "Soviet school badges".
I thing that the term "Badge" refers mainly to badges in clothe.
While the term "Insignia" refers to metal signs. Am I right?

Regards,

Zaim

Hi Zaim,

The term "Distinctive" is used in English but usually with addition of the word 'Insignia' - as in DI (distinctive or distinct insignia). Usually (not exclusively) referring to either badge or patch being very specific to a particular formation or unit or such.   Bear in mind, this is not a proper terminology yet it is accepted among collectors.

 As others above specified, you are much better off using the word 'Insignia' as it covers everything and is arguably the most appropriate in your case - especially if you are using English language in your publication.

 

And no, the word  'badge' does not refer specifically to cloth insignia alone (it can be anything), you are probably thinking of the word 'patch' which is normally made in cloth or embroidered etc.

Cheers

[Kallarati Heroik]

On 11/10/2023 at 22:32, Zaim Qyteza said:

Hi to all,

I am finally finishing the "CATALOG OF ALBANIAN …". 🙂 This is my problem, I don't know what term to use, Distinctives, Badges or any other. The term "badge" is very general, hat badge arm badge, etc. The term "Distinctives" is propably inpropriate.

Please if you can help me.

To guide you, I am attaching some of its pages here.

Regards,

Zaim

 

 

 

 

 

[Bob]

Greatly looking forward to seeing your book!

I hope you post options here on GMIC to purchase it.