[[Insignia]] in the form of paired [[patch]]es of cloth or metal attached/sewn on the [[collar]] of a [[uniform]] (gorget). Used in the [[police]], [[military]] and civil service in some countries. Collar tabs sign the [[military rank insignia|military insignia]] (group of ranks), the rank of civil service, the military unit, the office (department) or the branch of armed forces and the arm of service.

h4. See Also
* [[shoulder boards]]