Isle of Man Cap or Collar
 

Can anyone provide information on the following badge: Is it a cap badge or collar dog?

It is my understanding that the KC version was worn as a cap badge, but the QC version is used as a collar badge?

This badge is a "general" badge which was worn by a number of uniformed organisations on the Island. The Prison Service used it as a cap badge. The police primarily wore it as a collar (and later) epaulette badge. However, it was worn as a cap badge by some Special Constables and by police cadets. I hope this is helpful. The QC version is not worn as a collar badge, but is worn on the epaulette above the force number. A smaller version is worn on the lapel of the tunic.

Dave.

Thank you for clearing up the "muddy waters" regarding this issue. :)

Cap badge.

What is an interesting observation are the way the three-leg motif changes direction with the transition to Queens Crown!

http://www.symphonyofservices.com/ba...dges.html#grid

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There are two versions of the QC badge you illustrate. One with the legs going clockwise and the other anti clockwise.

Dave.

Dave

Any idea why?

Facing collar badges?
Tony.

Quite simple really. In the 1960's the IoM Government were told by the College of Heralds that the "Legs" were facing the wrong way, and had been for a long, long time. The police altered their helmet plates, cap badges and epaulette badges to show the correct positioning. So, as a result, there are two Queen's Crown versions of each of the badges I mention. Other Government Dept. followed suite.

Dave.

No, the epaulette/collar badges are not facing pairs. Each badge is identical.

Dave.