My Caubeen Arrived From Ireland!

[duke_19_62]

You are correct, Sir! I got confused for a second there. I stand corrected.

[Jock Scot]

You are correct, Sir! I got confused for a second there. I stand corrected.

Oh, confusion and me are well aquainted! By the way, "Jock" will do nicely.

[MacLowlife]

Hello Pleated One,

I find, especially with hats, that people fall into two major groups- those who like their hats looking crisp and new and those who prefer the 50 mission crush- that is, a hat that looks as if it has been around and seen a few things. If you poke around, you will find a thread here that discusses the proper way to break in a Balmoral. I think your Caubeen might benefit from similar initiation.

As for decoration, you have a wide array of options- a clan badge, any sort of pin, a cockade, either simple or elaborate, or a feather. The search feature will help you look at many options. In Scotland, eagle feathers are worn by clan chiefs. In the US, they are also popular with people threatened with Federal prison. If you have nothing to do while you wait for your kilt, you can study up on eagle feathers in various posts.

It is a good looking hat. May you wear it in good health.

[PleatedOne]

Hello Pleated One,

I find, especially with hats, that people fall into two major groups- those who like their hats looking crisp and new and those who prefer the 50 mission crush- that is, a hat that looks as if it has been around and seen a few things. If you poke around, you will find a thread here that discusses the proper way to break in a Balmoral. I think your Caubeen might benefit from similar initiation.

As for decoration, you have a wide array of options- a clan badge, any sort of pin, a cockade, either simple or elaborate, or a feather. The search feature will help you look at many options. In Scotland, eagle feathers are worn by clan chiefs. In the US, they are also popular with people threatened with Federal prison. If you have nothing to do while you wait for your kilt, you can study up on eagle feathers in various posts.

It is a good looking hat. May you wear it in good health.

Hello MacLowlife, Thanks for your input/suggestions. They were informative and very helpful. I know now not to go near Eagle feathers! Some of the previous posts on the subject were quite "spirited"
Bob

[OC Richard]

Here's a nice photo showing the caubeens worn with white tropical tunics