Oznake, zastave, činovi i drugi simboli identiteta u Armiji Republike Bosne i Hercegovine 1992–1995.
Insignia, Flags, Ranks and Other Symbols of Identity in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992 to 1995

Summary/Abstract: Official insignia and symbols are important means of building and expressing identity in all armies. Everything that can be included in this category – and in this paper we paid attention to symbols of affiliation, uniforms, flags, ranks, manners of saluting, war medals, insignias and oath forms in the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina during 1992-1995 – except for the identification function on the battlefield and one’s surrounding, at the same time shows traditions of the people and the states as well as political, social and civilizational values that an army defends. From their beginnings, all elements of identity expression through insignia and symbols in the Armed Forces of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were based on medieval Bosnian state traditions and the heraldic legacy of the Kotromanić ruling dynasty. This should have enabled acceptance of the symbols by all citizens and constituent peoples of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Until the beginning of August 1992, a unique sign of affiliation was stylized, the basis of which was the national coat of arms with crossed swords below it, and above it was a mandatory logo of Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Military flags of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina were white in colour with a unique symbol of affiliation in the central part and with printed name of the unit. The appearance and types of the war awards also corresponds to the stylization of state and army symbols. Based on the same tradition, the material features of military ranks were created, as well as the concept of war awards that did not have a material feature. The influence of this traditional source is noticeable in the form of the military salutation and the text of the Oath of the Army of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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