Balmorals and Glengarrys

[BoldHighlander]

I agree with what has been said about mixing military uniforms and civilian attire. However, what is the general opinion on the maroon or green balmoral (with the clan badge ect instead of insignia)? Do most prefer black or dark blue balmoral to the military green/maroon beret color as a balmoral? Has anyone seen a green balmoral with clan badges? Would it be considered bad form if one had earned the right to wear the coresponding beret to wear the balmoral?

I'm a wee bit confused by your question. Are you talking about wearing a Green or a Red (Maroon) Balmoral w/ clan badge; or a Green / or Red (Maroon) Military Beret w/ clan badge?

Nothing wrong w/ a Green (or Maroon) BALMORAL, until mine wore out I use to wear a dark green balmoral all the time (kilted or not). Received a lot of favorable responses.

[BoldHighlander]

I should add that my replacement Balmoral is Black however, and I'm planning to get one of the WWI Canadian Khaki ones from Glengarry Hats, like what our own Cajunscot wears in his avatar
(& I'm also considering the Special Forces Green to replace my old worn green bonnet too!)

Remember: there really are no rules other than what good taste dictates!

[macwilkin]

I agree with what has been said about mixing military uniforms and civilian attire. However, what is the general opinion on the maroon or green balmoral (with the clan badge ect instead of insignia)? Do most prefer black or dark blue balmoral to the military green/maroon beret color as a balmoral? Has anyone seen a green balmoral with clan badges? Would it be considered bad form if one had earned the right to wear the coresponding beret to wear the balmoral?

Since neither the green or maroon balmorals are worn as uniform headgear by the Royal Regiment of Scotland (or any other Commonwealth Scottish regiment), it really isn't an issue. Maroon berets are worn by the Paras (and US Airborne), and green by SF and the Royal Marines, Rifles, etc., but not balmorals.

T.

[ForresterModern]

I just picked up another pair of diced balmorals in forest green (special forces colors) and maroon (para colors) (as seen at GlengaryHats) but as they are diced they are not identical to the berets worn by the military so should not be confused for them, hopefully. Each also has the cockade and tails, and will only be worn with family crest cpa badges or the like, which should even better help differentiate them.

[JRB]

Here is a pick of mine on my beaten up soaked shaped and kicked down the road balmoral

Where did you get your balmoral? I really like the fact that it's not so large and floppy. A lot of balmorals I see are too big in diameter for my tastes. Also, does it have a toorie?

[McMurdo]

Where did you get your balmoral? I really like the fact that it's not so large and floppy. A lot of balmorals I see are too big in diameter for my tastes. Also, does it have a toorie?

Yes there is a toorie I got it from

Glengarry Hats

But what I'd like is this one

[BoldHighlander]

Yes there is a toorie I got it from

Glengarry Hats

But what I'd like is this one

Glen,

J. Higgins has the plain Balmoral in both Lovat Green & Lovat Blue. I have their Bottle Green, which I dressed up as my Clan O'More bonnet, and I'm very pleased with it.

[McMurdo]

Glen,

J. Higgins has the plain Balmoral in both Lovat Green & Lovat Blue. I have their Bottle Green, which I dressed up as my Clan O'More bonnet, and I'm very pleased with it.

Thanks Terry
I see they have Lovat Green.

[St. Amish]

Here's the cap badge as well as a belt buckle with the Army crest, shown against the Army tartan. (Now that I think about it, I don't think I've ever worn the buckle).


I also have a kilt pin with the same:


You can get these from Alexis Malcolm Kilts.

That's not the seal of the United States Army.

THIS is the seal of the United States Army:

[BoldHighlander]

That's not the seal of the United States Army.

THIS is the seal of the United States Army:

I don't believe davedove called it the seal of the US Army, but referred to it as the Army crest