Excludes Nonpersonal Insignia.
Note-Where applicable, clothing items which are intended for use by both men and women are classified in the appropriate "men's" class.
Additional Information for Badges and Insignia
NATO Supply Class 8455 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which is dedicated to Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
NATO Supply Class 8455 specifically focuses on Badges and Insignia. Badges and insignia are decorative emblems or symbols that are worn on clothing or other items to indicate rank, affiliation, achievement, or membership in a particular organization or group. They are commonly used by military, law enforcement, and other uniformed personnel.
In the context of NATO, badges and insignia play an important role in identifying and distinguishing personnel from different member nations. They can represent various ranks, roles, qualifications, or specializations within the NATO forces.
The items classified under NATO Supply Class 8455 can include embroidered patches, metal pins, shoulder boards, collar tabs, and other similar items. These badges and insignia are designed to be attached or worn on uniforms, hats, bags, or other clothing and equipment.
It is important to note that the NATO Supply Classification System is used for standardizing the identification and classification of items used by NATO member nations. This classification system helps in facilitating logistics, procurement, and supply chain management within the NATO framework.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8455
- What is Federal Supply Class 8455?
- FSC 8455 is the Federal Supply Class(formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
- What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8455?
- NSC 8455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
- Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8455 in?
- FSC 8455 is in Federal Supply Group(FSG) 84 which contains .
- Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8455 in?
- NSC 8455 is in NATO Supply Classification Group(NSG) 84 which contains .
Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8455
- What is a Sword Knot? 101 Items
- A Sword Knot is a decorative loop or tassel attached to a sword hilt or scabard.
- What is a Brassard? 735 Items
- A Brassard is an arm band made in a variety of colors, or one specific color, usually bearing an emblem or legend designating an acting rank, special assignment, or the like, or which, merely by its color, indicates the specific duties performed by the wearer.
- What is a Service Ribbon Bar? 200 Items
- A Service Ribbon Bar (BAR,SERVICE RIBBON) is a device to which a service ribbon or ribbons is to be affixed.
- What is a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia? 5331 Items
- A Shoulder Sleeve Insignia (INSIGNIA,SHOULDER SLEEVE) is an insignia to be affixed on the upper extremity of the sleeve to indicate an organization, theater of operation, force, or the like.Excludes INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLISTED PERSONNEL; BADGE, RATING; SHOULDER MARK and GROUP-RATE MARK.
- Insignia,Sleeve,Company Officers 40 Items
- Insignia,Sleeve,Field Officers 16 Items
- Insignia,Sleeve,General Officers 17 Items
- Case,Decoration 46 Items
- What is a Marine Corps Dress Uniform Shoulder Strap? 20 Items
- A Marine Corps Dress Uniform Shoulder Strap (SHOULDER STRAP,MARINE CORPS DRESS UNIFORM) is a narrow, ornamented strip of fabric, conforming in length to the shoulder seam of a dress uniform, and having an eyelet at one end for attachment of an insignia button.
- Button,Insignia 1272 Items
- Badge,Identification,Personnel 259 Items
- What is a Dress Trousers Stripe? 21 Items
- A Dress Trousers Stripe (STRIPE,TROUSERS,DRESS) is a narrow decorative strip of material attached to the outside of the leg(s) of men's trousers.
- What is a Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Tab? 389 Items
- A Shoulder Sleeve Insignia Tab (TAB,SHOULDER SLEEVE INSIGNIA) is a device to be worn in conjunction with a shoulder sleeve insignia.
- Shoulder Cord,Infantry 35 Items
- What is a Qualification Badge? 4885 Items
- A Qualification Badge (BADGE,QUALIFICATION) is a distinctive device worn as a sign of one's special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rank, grade or rate, such as link trainer instructor, parachutist and the like. Excludes DISTINGUISHING MARK.
- What is a Badge Clasp? 260 Items
- A Badge Clasp is a bar or device used to indicate a qualification, marksmanship, team membership or an additional qualification. It is to be affixed to a BADGE, QUALIFICATION. Excludes RIBBON ATTACHMENT, AWARD.
- What is a Rating Badge? 4266 Items
- A Rating Badge (BADGE,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform of enlisted personnel to indicate rate and/or specific specialty. Excludes INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLISTED PERSONNEL.
- What is a Group-Rate Mark? 454 Items
- A Group-Rate Mark is a device to indicate the broad grouping and rating of enlisted personnel below petty officer.
- What is a Striker Mark? 45 Items
- A Striker Mark is a device to indicate a specialty for which enlisted personnel are candidates.
- What is an Officer Rank Insignia? 3295 Items
- An Officer Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.
- Insignia,Grade,Enlisted Personnel 2753 Items
- Insignia,Rank,Civilian Guard 12 Items
- What is a Branch Of Service Insignia? 3415 Items
- A Branch Of Service Insignia (INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an insignia to indicate a service, department, or profession, such as Quartermaster Corps, Marine Corps, Infantry, Medical Service and the like. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE; GROUP-RATE MARK; INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.
- What is a Garrison Cap Insignia? 34 Items
- A Garrison Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,GARRISON CAP) is a device to be affixed to the "garrison cap" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE; and INSIGNIA, RANK OFFICER.
- What is a Hat Insignia? 54 Items
- A Hat Insignia (INSIGNIA,HAT) is organizational insignia worn on the hat of women in uniform.
- What is a Service Cap Insignia? 357 Items
- A Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be afixed to the "service cap" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.
- What is a Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia? 178 Items
- A Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be affixed to the "service cap" or "service hat" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.
- What is an Officer Candidate Insignia? 29 Items
- An Officer Candidate Insignia (INSIGNIA,OFFICER CANDIDATE) is a metal device consisting of the letters "OC" placed between two horizontal parallel bars. Does not include INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE.
- What is a Service Cap Cord? 18 Items
- A Service Cap Cord (CORD,SERVICE CAP) is a preformed ornamental device looped over the right and left insignia buttons of a service cap. It has an overhand knot at the center and the free ends are knotted.
- What is a Distinguishing Mark? 438 Items
- A Distinguishing Mark is an embroidered device, worn on the right sleeve of naval enlisted personnel to indicate special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rating, such as master diver, mount captain, and the like. Excludes BADGE, QUALIFICATION.
- Clasp,Necktie 49 Items
- What is a Cuff Buttons? 11 Items
- A Cuff Buttons is a device consisting of two buttons joined together by a link to form a sleeve fastening by passing through button holes. The buttons may bear insignia. Excludes cuff links.
- Star,Service 51 Items
- What is a Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia? 405 Items
- A Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia (INSIGNIA,GRADE,SHOULDER LOOP SLEEVE) is a band of material, creased to conform to the shape of a shoulder loop and having insignia representing the grade of the ROTC cadet embroidered in the center of the band. The band is folded around the shoulder loop and fastened with snap fasteners to form a tubular cover. It is readily removable when the grade of the wearer is changed.
- Bar,Overseas Service 12 Items
- Stripe,Service 509 Items
- What is an Aiguillette? 314 Items
- An Aiguillette is an ornamental item composed of braided and/or knotted cord worn on the uniform of certain military and naval personnel.
- What is an Officer Candidate School Insignia? 50 Items
- An Officer Candidate School Insignia (INSIGNIA,OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL) is a metal device consisting of the letters "O.C.S." joined by the periods. It is worn on the cap and on each side of the uniform collar of members of Army officer candidate schools.
- What is an Identification Badge? 2036 Items
- An Identification Badge (BADGE,IDENTIFICATION) is a distinctive badge worn to signify the special duty or assignment of the wearer apart from his rank or grade. Excludes BADGE, IDENTIFICATION, PERSONNEL.
- What is an Organizational Insignia? 1314 Items
- An Organizational Insignia (INSIGNIA,ORGANIZATIONAL) is an insignia which represents any unified or consolidated group either civilian or military, national or international.
- What is an Insignia Backing? 421 Items
- An Insignia Backing (BACKING,INSIGNIA) is an item designed to form a base or background for various types of insignia, such as branch of service, rank, and the like. It may be colored to denote a particular branch of service or division of a branch.
- What is an Awards Ribbon? 631 Items
- An Awards Ribbon (RIBBON,AWARDS) is a distinctively colored narrow woven fabric manufactured in yard lengths and used for making suspension ribbons, service ribbons, rosettes, neck ribbons, and the like, for medals, decorations, and other awards.
- What is a Decoration Neck Ribbon? 26 Items
- A Decoration Neck Ribbon (RIBBON,NECK,DECORATION) is a distinctively colored narrow woven fabric of specific length from which a decoration is suspended.
- What is a Branch Of Service Scarf? 248 Items
- A Branch Of Service Scarf (SCARF,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an item of neckwear designed to indicate by its color(s) and/or emblazonment the service department or organization to which the wearer is attached. Excludes SCARF, CHAPLAIN'S.
- What is a Badge Holder? 179 Items
- A Badge Holder (HOLDER,BADGE) is a device or contrivance made of suitable material constructed in various shapes and/or forms to hold and display various types of badges indicating evidence of identification, a special duty and/or assignment apart from rank or grade. It is designed to be transferable and have facilities for attachment to the garment to prevent tear or damage. Excludes HOLDER, CARD-LABEL.
- What is a Shoulder Board? 3393 Items
- A Shoulder Board is a device designed to be worn on the shoulders of military uniforms. It may have braid(s) or similar item(s) affixed to it to denote officer, cadet or midshipman status, including rank and/or corps. Excludes BADGE, RATING and INSIGNIA (as modified).
- What is an Individual Decoration? 403 Items
- An Individual Decoration (DECORATION,INDIVIDUAL) is a distinctive device, such as a distinctively shaped medal with suspension ribbon, or the like, awarded to an individual to denote heroism and/or extraordinary or meritorious acts or services.
- What is an Award Ribbon Attachment? 376 Items
- An Award Ribbon Attachment (RIBBON ATTACHMENT,AWARD) is a device the design of which indicates an additional degree of award or a service recognition. It is to be affixed only to the ribbon of previous awards, such as medals, decorations, service ribbons, or the like, and is never worn alone.
- What is a Decoration Rosette? 53 Items
- A Decoration Rosette (ROSETTE,DECORATION) is a gathered or pleated ribbon device designed to be worn on the lapel of civilian clothes to denote receipt of a specific decoration.
- What is an Award Service Ribbon? 527 Items
- An Award Service Ribbon (SERVICE RIBBON,AWARD) is a distinctive device worn to indicate a service, duty, qualification, or receipt of an award, such as a decoration, medal, citation, or the like.
- What is a Service Medal Set? 90 Items
- A Service Medal Set (MEDAL SET,SERVICE) is a service medal with all authorized appurtenances, such as a lapel button, service ribbon, or the like, furnished as evidence of the honorable performance of duty in wars, campaigns, or expeditions, or of specifically designated services.
- What is a Service Medal? 546 Items
- A Service Medal (MEDAL,SERVICE) is a distinctive device, such as a metal disk with suspension ribbon, or the like, furnished as evidence of the honorable performance of duty in wars, campaigns, or expeditions, or of specifically designated services.
- What is an Award Lapel Button? 316 Items
- An Award Lapel Button (LAPEL BUTTON,AWARD) is a device designed for wear on the lapel of civilian clothes to indicate a service, duty, qualification, or receipt of an award, such as a decoration, medal, citation, badge, or the like.
- What is an Individual Decoration Set? 162 Items
- An Individual Decoration Set (DECORATION SET,INDIVIDUAL) is a decoration with all authorized appurtenances, such as a lapel button, rosette, service ribbon, or the like, awarded to an individual to denote heroism and/or extraordinary or meritorious acts or services.
- What is an Unit Decoration? 71 Items
- An Unit Decoration (DECORATION,UNIT) is a distinctive device, such as a ribbon with frame, or the like, worn by individuals to denote membership in a group or organization cited for heroism and/or extraordinary or meritorious acts or services performed as a result of group effort.
- What is a Badges And Insignia Fastener? 34 Items
- A Badges And Insignia Fastener (FASTENER,BADGES AND INSIGNIA) is a device, made of suitable material, usually quickly removable, for clasping, holding or fastening medals, insignia, decorations and the like, when worn on the clothing of an individual. It may be either a spring tension type or screw on type.
- What is an Organizational Award Medallion? 27 Items
- An Organizational Award Medallion (MEDALLION,ORGANIZATIONAL AWARD) is an item of various shapes and designs, to be given in recognition of an achievement. Often disk shaped, it may have a device such as a pin for display purposes, including attaching it to clothing. It may include an inscription, a departmental or organizational seal, and/or other heraldic design. Excludes MEDAL, SERVICE; PLAQUE, ORGANIZATIONAL; and TRAY,ORGANIZATIONAL AWARD.
- What is a Garrison Cap Tassel? 18 Items
- A Garrison Cap Tassel (TASSEL,GARRISON CAP) is an item of a thick or thin fringe, kept together in a knot and hanging on a double lace. Usually made of wool or gold yarn and used as a decoration. It is attached to a CAP (1), GARRISON.
- What is a Badge Holder Clip? 36 Items
- A Badge Holder Clip (CLIP,HOLDER,BADGE) is a device designed to hold identifications; promotional and novelty badges for means of attaching to garments.
- What is a Shoulder Strap Insignia? 2415 Items
- A Shoulder Strap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SHOULDER STRAP) is a band of suitably flexible material of predetermined dimensions. It is worn around the shoulder strap on an outer garment identifying rank or the organization of which the wearer is or was a member.
- What is a Plume? 68 Items
- A Plume is a head-dress embellishment made from feathers, hair or a combination of both and worn to indicate membership in a corp, regiment or branch of service. Includes hackle and backcock feathers.
- What is a Head-Dress Insignia? 336 Items
- A Head-Dress Insignia (INSIGNIA,HEAD-DRESS) is a distinctive device worn to signify assignment of the wearer to a branch of service, regiment, corps or organization. It may be made of metal, cloth, plastic or a combination of all. Excludes INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA(1), HAT; INSIGNIA (1), GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP; and INSIGNIA (1), BERET. (Converted from AEUSA on 12022020).
- What is a Sash? 159 Items
- A Sash is a distinctive band worn over one shoulder or round the waist. Excludes BELT (as modified) and CUMMERBUND,MANS.
- What is a Rating Rank Insignia? 274 Items
- A Rating Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific specialist.
- What is a Gorget Insignia? 12 Items
- A Gorget Insignia (INSIGNIA,GORGET) is a distinctive mark on the collar of military uniform worn by senior officer.
- What is an Officer Collar Insignia? 318 Items
- An Officer Collar Insignia (INSIGNIA,COLLAR,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the collar of uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.
- What is an Unit-Center Insignia? 17 Items
- An Unit-Center Insignia (INSIGNIA,UNIT-CENTER) is an insignia, generally metallic, designed to indicate the unit or center to which a person is posted; for example, a company, a regiment, a military academy, an air base, and the like. See also BAND, SERVICE CAP. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE.
- What is a Fourragere Olive? 14 Items
- A Fourragere Olive (OLIVE,FOURRAGERE) is an egg-shaped item provided with a central hole which is located above a TAG, FOURRAGERE. The color disposition enables to differentiate the orgin of the fourragere.
- What is a Ceremonial Shoulder Board? 51 Items
- A Ceremonial Shoulder Board (SHOULDER BOARD,CEREMONIAL) is a device designed to be worn on the shoulders of military uniforms. It is intended to be used by military personnel who are assigned particularly formal duties in military ceremonies. It may include fringes.
- What is a Shoulder Strap? 183 Items
- A Shoulder Strap is a narrow rectangular embroidered piece of cloth worn parallel to the shoulder seam of some military personnel uniforms.
- What is a Professional Military Qualification Badge? 51 Items
- A Professional Military Qualification Badge (BADGE,PROFESSIONAL MILITARY QUALIFICATION) is a usually metallic item to be affixed to the uniform of enlisted personnel to indicate a military certificate degree and a specialty degree. Excludes BADGE (1), QUALIFICATION and BADGE, RATING.
- What is a Fourragere? 24 Items
- A Fourragere is an item primarily composed of a braided or double cord and a TAG, FOURRAGERE. It is usually worn around the left shoulder and may or may not have one or two OLIVE, FOURRAGERE. Excludes AIGUILLETTE.
- What is a Beret Insignia? 218 Items
- A Beret Insignia (INSIGNIA,BERET) is an insignia designed to be affixed to a beret to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.
- What is a Sleeves Ribbon? 16 Items
- A Sleeves Ribbon (RIBBON,SLEEVES) is an item manufactured from a narrow woven fabric. It is normally used as a decorative sleeve band. It may indicate a branch of service, or the like.
- What is a Personnel Identification Insignia? 98 Items
- A Personnel Identification Insignia (INSIGNIA,IDENTIFICATION,PERSONNEL) is a narrow, woven ribbon item designed to accommodate a personal name, usually worn on the chest of a uniform, jumper, shirt, and the like. The name gives a positive identification of the individual. It may include hook-and-pile fastener for attaching. Excludes BADGE, IDENTIFICATION, PERSONNEL.
- What is a Plaid Brooch? 17 Items
- A Plaid Brooch (BROOCH,PLAID) is a fastening device used to pin together a plaid as worn by a piper or drummer or other bandsmen. It may incorporate identification of the organization to which the wearer belongs and may be embellished with decorative stones and the like.
- What is a Specialist Rank Insignia? 79 Items
- A Specialist Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,SPECIALIST) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific specialist.
Stock Items From Supply Class 8455 Page 1of 158
- MIL-DTL-14652B
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
- DISTINTIVO DE INATIVO CT AA
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- DISTINTIVO PUNHO QC CA-SM CONV
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 6
- 8455DA0035916
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- STELLA IN PLASTICA AMILTEX CON M
- RNCC: 1 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- RUTBE UZM.ONB.RUZ. IDA
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- COMM621001190119
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- 845515C000298
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- PB AM I
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- DA0048497
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- NO ACTUAL REF: NIIN 170517563
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- 103726.KM.ONDERSEEDIENST.MNSN
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- WARRANT OFFICER,GOLD THREAD
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- L VS-024/STARSHI LEJTENANT
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- ETV-125 AZUL ASP 1 ESUBO IM
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- NO PRIMARY REF 32-024-1726
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 9
- PVE103051-25
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- DRDS-INS-263
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- DSTA-LS/FSS/B/0189
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 4
- 340/E.(2/22019 02.08.72)83
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- N.T.AIR41-07.INS.GRAD.GEND.BGC
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- UK/SC/5508 D02064
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- 8455-98-204-1467
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- JEC6237-1
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- CEL-6363
- RNCC: 5 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- HO DPL-GMJR
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- 422/E.(2/21101 02.08.74)56
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 5
- 1425/A-VEST GEN BA-B-BG
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
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- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 3
- DEF(AUST)8908
- RNCC: 4 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 6
- 021/6053
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 4
- C0MM621001210332
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1
- DSTA-PR/GE/B/0040B
- RNCC: 6 | RNVC: 9 | DAC: 9
- KDS8455-3001-2
- RNCC: 2 | RNVC: 1 | DAC: 3
- EI04002
- RNCC: 3 | RNVC: 2 | DAC: 1