French cockade

A French cockade is a circular badge or ornament worn on clothing, historically used to symbolize allegiance or national pride. During the French Revolution, it became a patriotic emblem representing loyalty to the revolution and the new republic. Typically, the revolutionary cockade combined the colors of France: blue, white, and red, arranged in specific patterns. It served as both a political statement and a practical marker for identifying allies. Today, the French cockade remains a symbol of national identity and is often seen during patriotic celebrations and official events.