Are there any clear and distinct differences to distinguish between the Tam and the Balmoral? In some instances, the Balmoral appears to be more formal, especially when it includes the wider diced band, the rosette and ribbon tails, and is worn with the top flat and overlapping the band equidistantly and horizontal to the ground.

However, I have noted an Army issue Black Watch regimental Balmoral which appears identical to a Tam O'Shanter in a dark blue color with red torrie, but lacking the traditional rosette and ribbon tails.

So, is there any concise way to differentiate between the Balmorals and Tams or standards governing how they are to be worn? I've seen Balmorals being worn cocked to the side at a 45 degree angle, looking like an emaciated Irish Caubeen.

A link to a web site illustrating various Balmorals and Tam O'Shanters is included.

http://houseoflabhran.net/glengarryf...onnethats.html