During my collecting time I was often unable to identify the correct rank of officer’s above the rank of sergeant (Sgt) based on the insignia sewn onto the hat/cap and this was especially Relevant to Female Headwear and those serving in Scotland. Most forces seem to follow the same rank identifying insignia with slight variation being the Metropolitan (Met) and the City of London (COL). The Met and COL forces have an additional rank being that of Commander and both use the rank of Commissioner rather than that of Chief Constable.
Scottish:
Female:
Inspector/Chief Inspector
Superintendent/Chief Superintendent
Assistant/Deputy Chief Constable
Chief Constable
Scottish:
Male:
Inspector/Chief Inspector
Superintendent/Chief Superintendent
Assistant/Deputy Chief Constable
Chief Constable
England: Wales : N Ireland:
Female:
Inspector/Chief Inspector
Superintendent/Chief Superintendent
Female Met Police and COL in Blue:
Commander /Assistant Chief Constable and Deputy Assistant Commissioner / Deputy Chief Constable
Assistant Commissioner/Chief Constable/Commissioner
Male:
Inspector/Chief Inspector
Superintendent/Chief Superintendent
Male Met Police and COL in Blue:
Commander /Assistant Chief Constable and Deputy Assistant Commissioner / Deputy Chief Constable
Assistant Commissioner/Chief Constable/Commissioner