Quote Originally Posted by Harold Cannon View Post

At first glance it would appear that the fellow in the picture is wearing a rather unusual cap badge denoting his status as an armiger. However, there are several things about the photo which make me think it might not be what it seems. Generally speaking the feather (or feathers) are centered on the circlet, not off-set as seen above. Likewise, this cockade is in three colours (white, red, and yellow) which is unlikely for livery colours as they are inevitably two colours (the first named metal and colour of the arms). I can't make out the devise in the center of the circlet, although I guess it might be (maybe) the figure of Justice, arms outstretched, an upraised sword in one hand, the other holding balance pans. That said, it could just as easily be the logo of a local Scottish games in Alabama, and the feather indicative of the wearers status as one of the organizers of the games.

Regarding the tiny medal on his lapel, or the (Indian Army?) jump wings on his breast, all I can say is that one shouldn't wear military insignia on civilian attire (other than miniature medals with black tie when appropriate).