Colonel in a Highland Regiment

[Nathan]

I have heard it said that those who have attained the rank of Colonel in Highland Regiments are entitled to wear certain things that the average shmo cannot. For example, I have been told that they are granted the same priviledges as armigers. Does anybody know if this is the case? Trying to separate custom from legend.

Thanks!

Nathan

[Chas]

What privileges do armigers have? In theory, by virtue of holding the King's commission, all officers could have been armigers.

[JSFMACLJR]

Perhaps, Nathan, you are referring to the Colonel of a Highland regiment having his ensigns armorial ( if he indeed he is armigerous ) borne by the Pipe Major on a pipe banner.

[JohntheBiker]

Perhaps, Nathan, you are referring to the Colonel of a Highland regiment having his ensigns armorial ( if he indeed he is armigerous ) borne by the Pipe Major on a pipe banner.

I have seen the Colonel's clan badge on the Pipe Major's pipe banner - former C.O. of the 48th Highlanders, Lt. Col. MacEwen - recognized the MacEwen badge (married one of those).

[Nathan]

I think I was told Colonels could wear a single eagle feather in their bonnet due to the fact that their command of a certain number of Highlanders was similar to an armiger or perhaps even a chieftain. Again, I'm vague on the details and was hoping someone else may be familiar with this convention.

[Chas]

I think someone has been pulling your leg, Nathan. Uniform is after all uniform and Queens Regulations, like US Army Regulations cover it.

Not all Peers and children of Peers in the British forces become officers.

I was in basic training with a Right Honourable James Golding (son of a Peer); was 'walking out' with a WRAF who was a Right Honourable Lady Jane (but was known as Bubbles); I was in-charge of training a SAC who was a Viscount (in his own right, not a curtsey title). None of them were accorded any exception to the uniform regulations.

[Liam]

I have seen the Colonel's clan badge on the Pipe Major's pipe banner - former C.O. of the 48th Highlanders, Lt. Col. MacEwen - recognized the MacEwen badge (married one of those).

Whew... had to quickly check your profile to see if you married either a Colonel or a Badge. Great looking picture of you and the Colonel! I actually like your Maple Leaf Tartan kilt. I have one as well. Hopefully it isn't too hot to wear on July 1.

Cheers from the current flood capital of Canada!

Bill

[JohntheBiker]

Whew... had to quickly check your profile to see if you married either a Colonel or a Badge. Great looking picture of you and the Colonel! I actually like your Maple Leaf Tartan kilt. I have one as well. Hopefully it isn't too hot to wear on July 1.

Cheers from the current flood capital of Canada!






Bill

I'll give my regards to the Colonel for you! I did wear my Maple Leaf Tartan to work on the Friday before as well as on Canada Day. Positive comments, as usual.

Hope you came through the flooding alright.

Cheers,

John

[xman]

Nathan, your inbox is full.

[Nathan]

Nathan, your inbox is full.

Thanks for the heads up, brother. It is no longer full.