What is Federal Supply Class 8455?

FSC 8455 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.

What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8455?

NSC 8455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.

Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8455 in?

FSC 8455 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8455 in?

NSC 8455is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

What is a Qualification Badge?

A Qualification Badge (BADGE,QUALIFICATION) is a distinctive device worn as a sign of one's special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rank, grade or rate, such as link trainer instructor, parachutist and the like. Excludes DISTINGUISHING MARK.

What is a Rating Badge?

A Rating Badge (BADGE,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform of enlisted personnel to indicate rate and/or specific specialty. Excludes INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLISTED PERSONNEL.

What is an Officer Rank Insignia?

An Officer Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.

What is a Branch Of Service Insignia?

A Branch Of Service Insignia (INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an insignia to indicate a service, department, or profession, such as Quartermaster Corps, Marine Corps, Infantry, Medical Service and the like. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE; GROUP-RATE MARK; INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.

What is a Hat Insignia?

A Hat Insignia (INSIGNIA,HAT) is organizational insignia worn on the hat of women in uniform.

What is a Service Cap Insignia?

A Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be afixed to the "service cap" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.

What is a Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia?

A Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be affixed to the "service cap" or "service hat" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.

What is a Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia?

A Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia (INSIGNIA,GRADE,SHOULDER LOOP SLEEVE) is a band of material, creased to conform to the shape of a shoulder loop and having insignia representing the grade of the ROTC cadet embroidered in the center of the band. The band is folded around the shoulder loop and fastened with snap fasteners to form a tubular cover. It is readily removable when the grade of the wearer is changed.

What is an Aiguillette?

An Aiguillette is an ornamental item composed of braided and/or knotted cord worn on the uniform of certain military and naval personnel.

What is an Identification Badge?

An Identification Badge (BADGE,IDENTIFICATION) is a distinctive badge worn to signify the special duty or assignment of the wearer apart from his rank or grade. Excludes BADGE, IDENTIFICATION, PERSONNEL.

What is a Decoration Neck Ribbon?

A Decoration Neck Ribbon (RIBBON,NECK,DECORATION) is a distinctively colored narrow woven fabric of specific length from which a decoration is suspended.

What is a Branch Of Service Scarf?

A Branch Of Service Scarf (SCARF,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an item of neckwear designed to indicate by its color(s) and/or emblazonment the service department or organization to which the wearer is attached. Excludes SCARF, CHAPLAIN'S.

What is a Service Medal?

A Service Medal (MEDAL,SERVICE) is a distinctive device, such as a metal disk with suspension ribbon, or the like, furnished as evidence of the honorable performance of duty in wars, campaigns, or expeditions, or of specifically designated services.

What is a Head-Dress Insignia?

A Head-Dress Insignia (INSIGNIA,HEAD-DRESS) is a distinctive device worn to signify assignment of the wearer to a branch of service, regiment, corps or organization. It may be made of metal, cloth, plastic or a combination of all. Excludes INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA(1), HAT; INSIGNIA (1), GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP; and INSIGNIA (1), BERET. (Converted from AEUSA on 12022020).

A Sash is a distinctive band worn over one shoulder or round the waist. Excludes BELT (as modified) and CUMMERBUND,MANS.

What is a Rating Rank Insignia?

A Rating Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific specialist.

What is a Beret Insignia?

A Beret Insignia (INSIGNIA,BERET) is an insignia designed to be affixed to a beret to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.

Badges and Insignia - Italy (IT)

Federal Supply Class (FSC): 8455

NATO Supply Classification Class (NSC): 8455

Federal Supply Group (FSG): 84 Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry

NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG): 84 Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry

Items Managed by Italy (IT) - NCB is 15

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NSN Format for Badges and Insignia
Codified by Italy

84	55	15	XXX
Group FSG	Class	NCB	Identifier
FSC Federal Supply Class		NIIN
NSN

NATO Supply Class 8455 is a classification within NATO Supply Group 84, which is dedicated to Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

NATO Supply Class 8455 specifically focuses on Badges and Insignia. Badges and insignia are decorative emblems or symbols that are worn on clothing or other items to indicate rank, affiliation, achievement, or membership in a particular organization or group. They are commonly used by military, law enforcement, and other uniformed personnel.

In the context of NATO, badges and insignia play an important role in identifying and distinguishing personnel from different member nations. They can represent various ranks, roles, qualifications, or specializations within the NATO forces.

The items classified under NATO Supply Class 8455 can include embroidered patches, metal pins, shoulder boards, collar tabs, and other similar items. These badges and insignia are designed to be attached or worn on uniforms, hats, bags, or other clothing and equipment.

It is important to note that the NATO Supply Classification System is used for standardizing the identification and classification of items used by NATO member nations. This classification system helps in facilitating logistics, procurement, and supply chain management within the NATO framework.

FSC 8455 Badges and Insignia - Italy (IT)

Excludes Nonpersonal Insignia.

Note-Where applicable, clothing items which are intended for use by both men and women are classified in the appropriate "men's" class.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ) for Federal Supply Class 8455

What is Federal Supply Class 8455?: FSC 8455 is the Federal Supply Class (formally known as NATO Supply Classification Class NSC 8455) in the USA for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
What is NATO Supply Classification Class 8455?: NSC 8455 is the NATO Supply Classification Class (also known as Federal Supply Class FSC 8455 in the USA) for supply items codified in the category of Badges and Insignia.
Which Federal Supply Group is FSC 8455 in?: FSC 8455 is in Federal Supply Group (FSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.
Which NATO Supply Classification Group is NSC 8455 in?: NSC 8455 is in NATO Supply Classification Group (NSG) 84 which contains Clothing, Individual Equipment, Insignia, and Jewelry.

Supply Items Included in Federal Supply Class 8455

Case,Decoration 27 Items
Button,Insignia 11 Items
Badge,Identification,Personnel 18 Items
What is a Qualification Badge? 98 Items: A Qualification Badge (BADGE,QUALIFICATION) is a distinctive device worn as a sign of one's special qualifications apart from the duties of a person's rank, grade or rate, such as link trainer instructor, parachutist and the like. Excludes DISTINGUISHING MARK.
What is a Rating Badge? 27 Items: A Rating Badge (BADGE,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform of enlisted personnel to indicate rate and/or specific specialty. Excludes INSIGNIA, GRADE, ENLISTED PERSONNEL.
What is an Officer Rank Insignia? 171 Items: An Officer Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,OFFICER) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific rank, including warrant officer.
Insignia,Grade,Enlisted Personnel 14 Items
What is a Branch Of Service Insignia? 73 Items: A Branch Of Service Insignia (INSIGNIA,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an insignia to indicate a service, department, or profession, such as Quartermaster Corps, Marine Corps, Infantry, Medical Service and the like. Excludes INSIGNIA, SHOULDER SLEEVE; GROUP-RATE MARK; INSIGNIA, HAT; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.
What is a Hat Insignia? 37 Items: A Hat Insignia (INSIGNIA,HAT) is organizational insignia worn on the hat of women in uniform.
What is a Service Cap Insignia? 33 Items: A Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be afixed to the "service cap" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.
What is a Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia? 10 Items: A Service Hat And Service Cap Insignia (INSIGNIA,SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP) is an insignia to be affixed to the "service cap" or "service hat" to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, BRANCH OF SERVICE.
Star,Service 35 Items
What is a Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia? 253 Items: A Shoulder Loop Sleeve Grade Insignia (INSIGNIA,GRADE,SHOULDER LOOP SLEEVE) is a band of material, creased to conform to the shape of a shoulder loop and having insignia representing the grade of the ROTC cadet embroidered in the center of the band. The band is folded around the shoulder loop and fastened with snap fasteners to form a tubular cover. It is readily removable when the grade of the wearer is changed.
What is an Aiguillette? 54 Items: An Aiguillette is an ornamental item composed of braided and/or knotted cord worn on the uniform of certain military and naval personnel.
What is an Identification Badge? 23 Items: An Identification Badge (BADGE,IDENTIFICATION) is a distinctive badge worn to signify the special duty or assignment of the wearer apart from his rank or grade. Excludes BADGE, IDENTIFICATION, PERSONNEL.
What is a Decoration Neck Ribbon? 22 Items: A Decoration Neck Ribbon (RIBBON,NECK,DECORATION) is a distinctively colored narrow woven fabric of specific length from which a decoration is suspended.
What is a Branch Of Service Scarf? 14 Items: A Branch Of Service Scarf (SCARF,BRANCH OF SERVICE) is an item of neckwear designed to indicate by its color(s) and/or emblazonment the service department or organization to which the wearer is attached. Excludes SCARF, CHAPLAIN'S.
What is a Service Medal? 114 Items: A Service Medal (MEDAL,SERVICE) is a distinctive device, such as a metal disk with suspension ribbon, or the like, furnished as evidence of the honorable performance of duty in wars, campaigns, or expeditions, or of specifically designated services.
What is a Head-Dress Insignia? 11 Items: A Head-Dress Insignia (INSIGNIA,HEAD-DRESS) is a distinctive device worn to signify assignment of the wearer to a branch of service, regiment, corps or organization. It may be made of metal, cloth, plastic or a combination of all. Excludes INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA(1), HAT; INSIGNIA (1), GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA (1), SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP; and INSIGNIA (1), BERET. (Converted from AEUSA on 12022020).
What is a Sash? 98 Items: A Sash is a distinctive band worn over one shoulder or round the waist. Excludes BELT (as modified) and CUMMERBUND,MANS.
What is a Rating Rank Insignia? 108 Items: A Rating Rank Insignia (INSIGNIA,RANK,RATING) is a device to be affixed to the uniform to indicate a specific specialist.
What is a Beret Insignia? 28 Items: A Beret Insignia (INSIGNIA,BERET) is an insignia designed to be affixed to a beret to indicate organization, department, or corps. Excludes INSIGNIA, GARRISON CAP; INSIGNIA, SERVICE CAP; INSIGNIA, HAT and INSIGNIA, SERVICE HAT AND SERVICE CAP.