Cock feather in a bonnet for civilian attire.

[Kilted Cole]

That's what I was figuring, my question I should have specified was completely scholarly in nature. I just thought the picture was "interesting" to say the least and it made me think of, why would the gent be wearing that.

[Phil]

Looks like a black cock tail. If you really want to wear feathers then why not? Just leave the eagle feathers at home.

[Kilted Cole]

Looks like a black cock tail. If you really want to wear feathers then why not? Just leave the eagle feathers at home.

Or the Goose feathers painted to look like Eagle feathers. ;)

[Downunder Kilt]

As it is a studio shot, we have seen some wild and wonderful attire from the props department in the past. The gent may well have been a highland man, but then again he could have just a well been a tourist that wanted a photographic portrait in highland attire. Cheers

[Chas]

I think it is a question of size. Four inches or less would, I think be quite acceptable.

[jhockin]

I think it is a question of size. Four inches or less would, I think be quite acceptable.

true in so many contexts ( firmly biting tongue)