Glengary Bonnets

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The ribbons on the Glengarrian are there to divert rainwater off the hat and down the back. And since they are very effective in doing that, I would not fool with what is a proven design. The last thing one wants is to tip a hat full of rain down one's neck!

Here is an article from Huffington Post about a military parade to commemorate 200th anniversary of the Battle of Crysler's Farm, a battle occurring in Canada during the War of 1812 and involving the predecessors of my highland regiment. I am not in the picture included in the link but can confirm that everyone got soaked in the rain but the Glengarrian did its job very well, ferrying copious amounts of rain down the back rather than down the neck. http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2013/11...n_4255922.html

P.S. Temperature on 11 Nov 13 was at the freezing point, with rain, snow and wind in the mix. Although the soldiers were all in kilts, the main complaints were cold feet and hands and not cold bodies. When I asked my Sergeant-Major how the men were doing, he replied that the weather was a fine opportunity to show everyone how tough highland soldiers are. Proof once again that highland wear has its practical uses...