Nice Balmorals

[PiobBear]

The same could also be said for wearing any type of feather in general, since feathers behind a badge usually denote an armiger (one who bears a coat-of-arms granted by a heraldic authority) or a Chief of a Clan.

One for an armiger, two for a chieftain, and three for a chief. Traditional for most folks is their clan's plant badge (provided you can find a sprig of it, of course).

[turpin]

If I could just find the plant badge in a nice silk version so it won't wither.

IRIC, the plant badge was worn in the cap as a means of identifying fellow clansmen before the clan tartan system came into being.

Graham, I also have one of those green balmorals. They are a great combination of quality and price. With cooler weather here I like to wear it (generally w/o a cap badge) out and about until temperatures dictate something more robust. And it works very well without the kilt (for those of us who haven't yet eschewed thr trousered look).

[davedove]

It must be a popular color. I also got one of their green balmorals. I also purchased a navy blue glengarry from them, but I asked them to replace the red toorie with a black one. The red just didn't coordinate properly.

[macwilkin]

One for an armiger, two for a chieftain, and three for a chief. Traditional for most folks is their clan's plant badge (provided you can find a sprig of it, of course).

Thanks, piobear! I should have mentioned that; I was in a hurry this morning as I am using the hotel's computer!

T.