Photograph a cap badge, medal, ribbon bar or collar dog. Insignia analyses your images against a curated database of military awards and decorations to return a precise identification — country, regiment, campaign and era.
1 free identification — included with every account
Identify · Authenticate · Catalogue
Method
The same details a trained militaria specialist would examine — evaluated in seconds.
Photograph
Capture the obverse of the badge or medal clearly. For named pieces, photograph the reverse for any engraving. Good lighting reveals enamel colours and die details.
Visual comparison
Your image is matched against a curated corpus of militaria references from regimental histories, specialist publications and museum collections spanning three centuries.
Feature analysis
Key identifying characteristics are scored: badge design, crown type, motto scroll, metal composition, die details, suspension type and ribbon pattern.
Identification
A ranked list of probable matches is returned with country, regiment or unit, campaign period, and the features that led to the identification.
Coverage
"From British cap badges to Iron Crosses — regimental distinctions, campaign clasps and service medals, identified from a single photograph."
Reference material is sourced from regimental histories, specialist militaria publications and museum collections. Coverage focuses on the Napoleonic Wars through the Second World War — the most extensively documented era of military insignia.
Pricing
Start with a free identification. Pay only when you need more.
Insignia is currently in pilot — coverage and accuracy are actively expanding. Pilot pricing reflects this early stage.
Professional
per month · billed annually
Every new account includes 1 free identification — no credit card required.
FAQ
Insignia covers military badges, medals, decorations and insignia from approximately 1800 to 1950 — including British, German, French, American, Russian and Commonwealth items from major conflicts and peacetime service.
Insignia uses AI trained on thousands of documented militaria references. Accuracy is highest for common British and German pieces. Results should be verified by a specialist for high-value or rare items.
Insignia analyses die details, metal composition indicators, ribbon colours and suspension types — flagging common reproduction characteristics. Physical examination by an expert is always recommended before significant purchase.
Yes — Insignia analyses the design and campaign bar to identify the award and qualifying campaign, even without naming. Named pieces can sometimes be further researched through regimental records.
Yes — every new account includes one free identification. No credit card required to get started.
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