FLASH (2)

something which distinguishes. It is derived from the military use of the word as a colored patch of cloth on a uniform, etc., such a s distinguishing emblems of units, etc. —Staff Status I Glossary (approved 25-9-90), —FSM Specialist Course Approved Glossary Appr. early 1991, —TR-12 Approved Film Glossary, —Promotion and Registration Approved 26.2.91