Hat badge (7)

I believe the answer is:

cockade

(Other definitions for cockade that I've seen before include "Adornment for a hat" , "Badge on military headgear" , "military decoration" , "Feather in one's cap (literally)" , "Rosette of ribbons" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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