Khaki-Brown Balmoral?

[BoldHighlander]

So, I recently received a balmoral bonnet from GlengarryHats.com that is inspired by that worn in WW1 by the Canadian Highland forces (see image here: WW1 Canadian Balmoral Hat).

While the hat size was correct & I loved the colour, I was greatly disappointed in the circumference of the crown. I was expecting the larger more traditional balmoral, and instead it was more like a standard army beret with a tourie & ribbons attached. Needless to say I'm planning on sending it back for a refund (unless someone wants to purchase it for the price paid ).

Anyhow, to cut to the chase.
I would still like to have a balmoral based upon the CEF version worn in WW1:



in the British military khaki-brown colour w/ black silk trim & tail ribbons (no need for cockade, I'll make my own):





My question:
does anyone know where I can have one made (that won't break the bank, I'm on a limited budget); or does anyone know where I can get enough of this khaki-brown wool & the instructions for making a Robert Mackie -styled balmoral? (...not handknit)

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[auld argonian]

Maybe...

http://www.glengarryhats.com/balmora...oral_khaki.php

...seems reasonable: shipping inc.

Best

AA

[BoldHighlander]

Maybe...

http://www.glengarryhats.com/balmora...oral_khaki.php

...seems reasonable: shipping inc.

Best

AA

Same balmoral I'm sending back (see link in my post above)

[auld argonian]

Sorry...somehow my middle aged mind didn't register that...probably too busy looking at the photograph.

Have you tried What Price Glory?

Best

AA

[Woodsheal]

Scroll down here. They say they make historic bonnets for film and theatre. Maybe thay can do your khaki version:

http://www.houseoflabhran.net/glenga...onnethats.html

The WPG bonnet is a tam o' shanter, not a balmoral per se, but it is the right color:

http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1478&bc=no

[BoldHighlander]

I'm not sure what your budget will stand, but I'm pretty sure that you can get Robert Mackie to make one like you want. It won't be cheap, but it'll be a fair price.

I have one like you have from glengarry Hats, and I have the same complaint.

So I'm not the only one, eh?

Thanks Jim, it doesn't hurt to ask, budget or not

Sorry...somehow my middle aged mind didn't register that...probably too busy looking at the photograph.

Have you tried What Price Glory?

No worries
Thanks for the assistance anyways. No, I hadn't thought to look at WPG yet.

And on that note....

Scroll down here. They say they make historic bonnets for film and theatre. Maybe thay can do your khaki version:

http://www.houseoflabhran.net/glenga...onnethats.html

Thanks Brian, I'll give them a try

The WPG bonnet is a tam o' shanter, not a balmoral per se, but it is the right color:

http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1478&bc=no

Ahh... the colour is fairly close (I like it too), I just wish it was a one-piece top. Otherwise I'd get one & trim it to suit my fancy.

Thanks!

[macwilkin]

I can't say I've ever thought about this before, Terry, but now you're putting doubts in my mind about my CEF Khaki bonnet as well.

T.

[creagdhubh]

Same balmoral I'm sending back (see link in my post above)

As I have stated before, it's always best to purchase items from reputable establishments, that preferably, have been in the business for a while. I have looked at the 'Glengarryhats' website you mentioned several years ago, and always thought their products looked so cheaply made. You cannot go wrong with a Robert Mackie Balmoral. It is simply the best traditional Scottish headdress one can buy today! Like 'Scot' said, I am sure that Mackie can accomodate your details for the Balmoral you are looking for. Meantime, proceed as planned and send the 'beret' back! LOL! Contact Chris at Dunadd and get the ball rolling for your bespoke Balmoral, you wont regret it and you wont have to send it back!

Good luck,

[BoldHighlander]

Thanks Kyle

I had heard good things about GlengarryHats, so I felt reasonably safe as it were.
Oh well, lesson learned.

[thescot]

I'm not sure what your budget will stand, but I'm pretty sure that you can get Robert Mackie to make one like you want. It won't be cheap, but it'll be a fair price.

I have one like you have from glengarry Hats, and I have the same complaint. While I did not want one as large in circumference as what you are seeking, the one I got was just very small in circumference. Like you said, it's almost like a modern beret with gorsgrain.