Canadian Navy Seaman's Hat With A Kilt??

[Dixiecat]

And OMG - someone should have shown that poor child how to wear a cap tally. The name of the ship goes across the front and the bow over the ear

Actually, he's not supposed to wear a hat with a name band or ribbons on at all. As Highland dancers come from all around the world, we wear a 'generic' hat in keeping with the SOBHD dress code. A hat in fact, such as the one pictured in Riverkilt's post. Technically, that young man could be marked down for wearing such a hat.

If you saw the hat being worn with the kilt, it was an exception and for 'show' only. It is worn as part of the hornpipe costume when done in competition and medal testing. Outside of that, it's for fun.

[Tattoo Bradley]

Then wondering what it'd look like with a kilt...a stretch for me. Anyone ever see or hear of a Port and Starboard being worn with a kilt?

Ron

Sorry Ron, but the word "SILLY" comes immediately to mind. I vote a big negatory for wear of this with a kilt.

[Skipper1]

Actually, he's not supposed to wear a hat with a name band or ribbons on at all. As Highland dancers come from all around the world, we wear a 'generic' hat in keeping with the SOBHD dress code. A hat in fact, such as the one pictured in Riverkilt's post. Technically, that young man could be marked down for wearing such a hat.

If you saw the hat being worn with the kilt, it was an exception and for 'show' only. It is worn as part of the hornpipe costume when done in competition and medal testing. Outside of that, it's for fun.

Ah - this one does appear to have a tally on it, must have been a mistake. I agree the generic, going without is better as it would avoid insult if, (on the very off chance), someone who actually sailed on the ship was watching. That being said, I am all for cosutmes in dance and especially ones showing sailors

[Cdr Betcher]

The proper naval headress with a kilt is a black traditional Glengarry with the Sea Cadet or Navy Hat Brass on the side. I hope this clarifies matters for all.

[Riverkilt]

Welcome aboard Commander,

Introduce yourself on the newbies forum and dive right in. Sounds like you have expertise to share and God knows some of us need all the help we can get....I sure do.

Ron

[JSFMACLJR]

You're right. What I saw was an exception to the proper costume and I should have recognized it as such.

No, that was the proper costume for the Hornpipe.

[ronstew]

First, Ron, NO! NO! NO!

But if you must, get an Australian one. Canadian ones are circular, Australian are oval shaped. Much more comfortable. I can't speak for other Commonwealth navies.

In conclusion: NOOOOOOO!

[Jock Scot]

Sorry Ron,but I think a seaman's hat does not go with highland attire. Apart from a Sou'wester that I have actually seen worn on a needs must basis, with the kilt, during some of our wetter moments!

[Bigkahuna]

Wearing that hat with a kilt is a no-no. It would mark you as a "Lubber" for sure.

[###KILTEDKIWI###]

And OMG - someone should have shown that poor child how to wear a cap tally.

ARRGGGGHHHHH --- HATE!!!!

With a kilt, no,no,no...sorry bud, would look weird.

(also all the guff about it being a piece of uniform, and illegal to wear it yadda yadda BS rumblings, you know what i mean)

Also, what is weird, is the chin stay (strap under chin) is even sown on incorrectly, he couldnt wear it properly if he wanted to...

The blue Jean collar has two stripes? mental. (costume)

Though I think the bow might have been at the back with the ribbon ends trailing down the back in the Victoria era.

(supposed to end up looking like a rosette nowdays)

The Navy was always "hip" when it came to the latest fashions, hence the meriard of Officers and ratings uniforms over the years...

"Port and Starboard" cap

Never heard that one before, always referred to mine as a "dinner plate" or "cool kids spastic lid"

These hats are also the navies greatest secret weapons, before any shore rig runs (Royal NZ Navy Regs, I should add), all junior NCOs and below have these and their lanyards removed after dusk, the hats are hard as hell on the edge, and when clasped in one hand make a heck of damage to others who get in the way.