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badge

Definition

noun: a small object (such as a tag, pin, or metal shield) that is worn or held up by a person so that it can be easily seen, that has writing (such as a person's name) and often a picture on it, and that shows who the person is
noun: a device or token especially of membership in a society or group
synonyms: mark, token

Examples

He wore his ethnic heritage as a 'badge of honor/pride'. [=he was proud of his ethnic heritage and did not try to hide it]
She was wearing a 'badge' that read “Support your local library.”
The receptionist glanced at my visitor's 'badge'.

Movie quotes

(..) You best not let Roosevelt catch you drinking your lunch, Captain. He'll have you badge for it. Pious prick. So, tell me, what do you want to done about this society pervert? Nothing. (..)
2018 TvShow: The Alienist Title: These Bloody Thoughts Season: 1 Episode 4