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    Quote Originally Posted by fortcollinsjerry View Post
    I noted on the Glengarry hats site that they sell feather hackles to wear behind your badge. I thought only feathers worn were by Chief's or other high ranking folks.
    Hackles are noth the same as feathers denoting an armiger or a chief. Hackles are traditionally worn my soldiers, especially bandsmen, as part of a uniform.

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    Todd

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    These are hackles, which are a bunch of small feathers:



    'Feathers' are long (~12") and are worn 1, 2, or three behind the cap badge.

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    Chas

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