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    The closest I can get to approximating that type of "glen" in the US is a caubeen. The Irish Army "glens" are essentially indistinguishable from the green caubeens at glengarryhats.com, including the tails worn loose, with the exception of the saffron band & tails. I've seen some pictures of NCO's wearing them with the rosette and hackle centered and pulled down on both sides; unique, but not a look I prefer.
    If I referred to mine as a glen among pipers here (99.9% of which wear British MoD style glengarrys), they'd suspect me an idiot.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PiobBear View Post
    The closest I can get to approximating that type of "glen" in the US is a caubeen. The Irish Army "glens" are essentially indistinguishable from the green caubeens at glengarryhats.com, including the tails worn loose, with the exception of the saffron band & tails. I've seen some pictures of NCO's wearing them with the rosette and hackle centered and pulled down on both sides; unique, but not a look I prefer.
    Yep, that's what I said 6 posts back; the Irish "glengarry" is similar to a "caubeen", but not identical. The glen is not a dark (rifle) green in colour either.

    I would love to find a source for the Irish "glengarry". It would be a nice addition to the collection.

    T.

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