grade insignia (noun)

1. In the comic book series, the protagonist is depicted wearing the grade insignia of a lieutenant.

2. The futuristic space marines in the science fiction novel proudly sported their grade insignia on their uniforms.

3. The design of the trendy military-inspired jacket incorporated small grade insignias on the sleeves.

4. In the war film, the actors wore accurate replicas of the grade insignia of the soldiers they portrayed.