Law-ref.org Geneva Convention relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War
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... Badges of rank and nationality, decorations and articles having above all a personal or sentimental value may not be taken from prisoners of war. ...


... The wearing of badges of rank and nationality, as well as of decorations, shall be permitted. ...


... No prisoner of war may be deprived of his rank by the Detaining Power, or prevented from wearing his badges. ...