Emblem representing a grenade with a flame
A grenade insignia is a form of emblem which represents a stylized old style of hand grenade, with a rising flame. This symbol is used as a charge in heraldry and is also featured on the uniforms of numerous military units.
Military usage
The insignia is featured on the uniforms of such military units as the:
Example images
British Army
French military
Italian military
Flaming-style grenade, used by the
Carabinieri, the
Bersaglieri and some other Army units
Classic-style grenade, used by the grenadiers, the infantry and some cavalry units
Old-style grenade, used by some cavalry units
Ukrainian military
United States Armed Forces
See also