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25th September 21, 05:01 AM
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 Originally Posted by kingandrew
Regarding shoes, any sort of leather oxford or other lace-up dress or walking shoe would be OK with your tweed daywear outfit, although many would prefer one with a bit of brogue decoration. Brown and black are both acceptable, the shoes don't need to "match" your sporran, kilt straps, belt, watchband, or any other leather good you happen to be sporting.
I would likely wear the balmoral if the weather was chilly enough. If not, I would choose my tam or pit helmet, depending on the temperature and intensity of the sunlight.
Andrew
I think the world needs more pith helmets! 
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25th September 21, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Navy87Guy
I think the world needs more pith helmets!
Not even sure where we'd get them any more!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th September 21, 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Father Bill
Not even sure where we'd get them any more!
www.pithhelmets.com. 
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25th September 21, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Navy87Guy
I chuckle, because after I posted that (rhetorical) comment, I knew someone here would answer. XMarks is such a great source of information and contacts.
Thank you!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
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25th September 21, 05:22 AM
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Last edited by OC Richard; 25th September 21 at 05:45 AM.
Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte
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25th September 21, 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by OC Richard
True they've had a long association with the kilt!
The Foreign Service Helmet, or Colonial Pattern Helmet, adopted in the 1850s
The Wolseley Pattern Helmet, adopted in the 1890s
This Colonial Pattern helmet, as worn by a Cameron Highlander serving in India, is white with a Prussian-style spike and ornate chinstrap added
A problem with the Wolseley helmet was that its wider brim made it annoying when playing the pipes. Note here, with these Black Watch soldiers serving in India, that the piper's helmet has been cut down on the sides (the man and helmet on the left)
Not for nothing, those last couple of pictures of remind me of when my Dad and I were in the pipe band and we had to wear spats. It was the late 70's, and my Mom cleverly sewed Velcro onto the sides of the flaps and reattached the buttons to the front flap. It took us about 30 seconds to put them on, while everyone else struggled to fasten half a dozen buttons! 
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25th September 21, 12:04 PM
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