Grenade (insignia)
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Grenade insignia are symbols featured on the uniforms of numerous military units. The emblem represents a stylized old style of hand grenade, with a rising flame. The insignia is featured on the uniforms of such military units such as:
- the French Gendarmerie
- Italian Carabinieri
- Dutch Koninklijke Marechaussee
- also used as a charge (heraldry)
- Finnish artillery
- British and Commonwealth Grenadier Guards Regiments
- Romanian infantry troops