A distinctive emblem or badge borne on a banner, shield, etc., serving to make known the identity or allegiance of its bearer or followers; such an…

A garment or set of garments bearing a heraldic device; a coat of arms, a livery; (also) armorial bearings or devices collectively. Cf. cointise, n.

A device or mark by which a person, company, etc., is known or distinguished, as a crest, heraldic bearing, coat of arms, etc.; a badge; spec. in Her…

= cognizance, n. 5.

A token or badge given to a follower by a sovereign or noble as a sign of his retainership. Now rare (historical after 16th cent.).

A badge, emblem, or token by which a person may be recognized. Cf. cognizance, n. 5. Now archaic and rare.

Blazonry; heraldic cognizance.

= cognizance, n. 5: Device, heraldic emblem; badge, mark.

A badge, etc.; = cognizance, n. 5.