Regimental Ties

[Macman]

Some Canadian units wear a regimental tie in uniform.

I believe the tie he's wearing is in the regimental tartan, the Hunting Stewart. The regimental tie for the Canadian Scottish Regiment is the same as the Royal Scots was. I'll see if I can dig up a picture. That said, former members of the regiment can be seen wearing either of the two ties in mufti.

[OC Richard]

Seems we have a difference then between Scottish and Canadian practice. I don't think there's an order of dress in the Highland regiments in which a tartan or regimental striped tie is worn; at least I've not seen such.

Khaki ties are worn in No2 dress

[Chas]

And, of course, the Other Ranks don't wear a tie.



Regards

Chas

[OC Richard]

How cool! A RRS goathair sporran! Yes no neckties in No1 Dress.

In No2 Dress khaki (more or less the colour which is called OD in the USA) neckties for all





and here's a small sampling of regimental ties... some striped, some crested

[Thomas H]

Can any one wear one of the above reg Tie's -just because they like them -or would that be a bad idea ?
Thank you

[Jock Scot]

Can any one wear one of the above reg Tie's -just because they like them -or would that be a bad idea ?
Thank you

Certainly anyone can wear one, HOWEVER, in the UK and I think within the Commwealth too, it is considered very bad form------so much so that "it is just not done"------- to wear a unit/college/ university/Old school/club tie without a direct and personal connection. Which to be clear, does NOT mean, or include, members of the family(even if they might wish to) who did not serve in that particular unit, or attend a particular establishment.

Perhaps I have misunderstood, but I think things are a little more relaxed in the USA by some, but not all, by any means.

[Chas]

Can any one wear one of the above reg Tie's -just because they like them -or would that be a bad idea ?
Thank you

Depends where you are. In the UK, it would be considered an insult. Small or large, would be up to the person taking the offence. I have seen people having their ties cut off.

If I am in a strange place, wearing my RAF tie and see someone else wear one as well, I will go and talk to them. If, during the conversation, I were to discover that the other person was not in fact RAF or ex-RAF, I would ask for an invitation to his parents wedding.

Regards

Chas

[Geoff Withnell]

Depends where you are. In the UK, it would be considered an insult. Small or large, would be up to the person taking the offence. I have seen people having their ties cut off.

If I am in a strange place, wearing my RAF tie and see someone else wear one as well, I will go and talk to them. If, during the conversation, I were to discover that the other person was not in fact RAF or ex-RAF, I would ask for an invitation to his parents wedding.

Regards

Chas

I quite agree. And while some may be more "relaxed" here in the States, I for one do not think that is a good thing. Membership in some groups is earned. And to wear a symbol of such membership without earning it is in very poor taste, at best. I was once attending a professional meeting, in a suit, wearing a striped tie I had bought in all innocence at a department store. A gentleman from the UK greeted me as a comrade, and was quite taken aback at my confusion. "But you are wearing the regimental tie!?" he said. I immediately took it off, explaining that I didn't know it was his regiment's tie, it hadn't been labeled as such. I handed it to him, saying in all seriousness, that he may as well have a spare, since I was never going to wear it again. We have established a long friendship, which has been most profitable, both personally and professionally.

[Jock Scot]

That was a very honourable way to handle the situation Geoff. Interestingly none of my assorted ties have "establishment" labels in them and as far as I am aware, none on the open market do, so those not "in the know", could easily make a genuine mistake.

[BBNC]

Whether it's a regimental tie, a service pin, school pin, or whatever, I firmly believe the wearing of it should reflect the experience of the wearer.

I was a district scouter, and I've seen Boy Scouts show up at camp with cammies, and wearing their father's badge of rank and name tape. Says a lot about the caliber of that boys Scoutmaster.