Metal collar crowns. Rank or not? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

billy4294 · #1 13-08-21, 09:18 AM

Regarding white metal/chrome K/C crowns. How can you tell if they are rank or collar badges? or were they universal? I presume the crown which was used as a cap badge was larger than a collar?
Billyh

altcar73 · #2 13-08-21, 12:08 PM

Both white metal and chrome KC's were worn on either the collar or the epaulette by many police forces. The same size (or slightly larger) were often worn as a cap badge by special constables and by regular officers in some small forces where they did not have a custom designed cap badge.

Dave.

billy4294 · #3 13-08-21, 02:37 PM

Thanks Dave. What about earlier rank like superintendent? would the same style crown be used or not?
Billyh

altcar73 · #4 13-08-21, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by billy4294

Thanks Dave. What about earlier rank like superintendent? would the same style crown be used or not?
Billyh

No, crowns used to denote rank had enamelled cushioning to the arches and are quite distinctive.

Dave.

billy4294 · #5 13-08-21, 04:08 PM

Once again, thanks Dave.
Billyh