balmoral

[haxtonhouse]

does anyone know what shade of blue the balmoral bonnets were between 1770-1830? where they dark or light blue?

[Jock Scot]

I am no expert on these matters but from memory of seeing pictures of roughly that time,then dark blue,almost black is the colour.Before anyone says it,no I was not around in those days!Thankyou.

[CEF]

Dark Blue and diced at least in the case of the Highland Regiments.
At the time of Waterloo peacock feathers were added this give the appearance that the head wear was much higher than it was, saving many mens heads when faced with the Frenh cavalry.
I will dig out some illustrations later
Regards
Chris

[Daaaaang]

Yeah I am pretty sure it was something like indigo.

[sharpdressedscot]

I think feathers may have been a sign of importance or ranking...aristocracy?

[macwilkin]

I think feathers may have been a sign of importance or ranking...aristocracy?

Feathers are worn by Chiefs & armigers (those who bear coats-of-arms). A feather bonnet is a piece of military headgear. CEF has done a nice job explaining its use.

T.

[haxtonhouse]

I have seen some paintings that show blue balmorals with a red headband. I havent seen anything like tha for sale though.

[James MacMillan]

Here's another good source for Balmorals.

[Robertson]

Another good source! Mossie Croft (ebay)

[haxtonhouse]

I bought one from JAS Townsend. It's really good quality, and it looks good!