Quote Originally Posted by James Byous View Post
Geoff,
I had to re-design the badge stays in my caubeens to accommodate heavy badges. Now I use three layers of trigger, canvas or denim fabric and layer them with fusible backing, the kind you get at any fabric store. Then I sew the stay along the band of the caubeen. The stay is thin enough to stitch through, easily and stiff enough to hold heavier badges. The combination of the two is enough to hold badges that are quite heavy.

After that I would suggest stitching the base of the badge onto the cockade then gluing the insignia to it with a few spots of E6000 "jewelry" glue. You can find the glue it at most craft or Home Depot stores. The glue is quite strong and will hold under tough conditions, but with enough torque it can be made to release.
-- James Byous
Love your caubeens - I have three, camo, tan and black. The stays are wonderful, and hold up these rather heavy badges quite well. Until the keeper pops off the pin. Another poster had the solution for that, however.

Just as an off topic review of the caubeens, for summer in this climate (we've had quite a few 100+ F days with 90+ humidity) the tan and camo are great. Can be swept forward for a sun visor, to either side for a rakish look, or back to be out of the way. Style AND comfort!

Wow, hijacked my own thread!

Geoff Withnell