Something characteristic; a mark; a token.
A police officer.
A small overlay on an icon that shows additional information about that item, such as the number of new alerts or messages.
A carved ornament on the stern of a vessel, containing a window or the representation of one.
A distinctive mark, token, sign, emblem or cognizance, worn on one's clothing, as an insignia of some rank, or of the membership of an organization.
A small nameplate, identifying the wearer, and often giving additional information.
A card, sometimes with a barcode or magnetic strip, granting access to a certain area.
A distinctive mark worn by servants, retainers, and followers of royalty or nobility, who, being beneath the rank of gentlemen, have no right to armorial bearings.
An icon or emblem awarded to a user for some achievement.
To show a badge to.
To mark or distinguish with a badge.
To enter a restricted area by showing one's badge.
A signature, especially on emails or newsgroup postings.