|
-
15th April 14, 11:34 AM
#1
I posted this to another thread about the tartan, but there's obviously at least white on his cockade.
My bonnet was a military TOS so it had no cockade on it at all. I also have a lovat blue bonnet by Robert Mackey with a self coloured toorie and cockade for a more subdued look.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
-
-
15th April 14, 11:43 AM
#2
 Originally Posted by Nathan
I posted this to another thread about the tartan, but there's obviously at least white on his cockade.
My bonnet was a military TOS so it had no cockade on it at all. I also have a lovat blue bonnet by Robert Mackey with a self coloured toorie and cockade for a more subdued look.
Subdued is the usual way to go.
I know your eyes are much younger than mine, but with the picture "blown up to 400X" I can see no white cockade. I can see the white of the eagle feather quill where it sticks into the bonnet though.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
-
-
15th April 14, 11:49 AM
#3
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Subdued is the usual way to go.
I know your eyes are much younger than mine, but with the picture "blown up to 400X" I can see no white cockade. I can see the white of the eagle feather quill where it sticks into the bonnet though.
The white I'm looking at is lower than that it appears to be a white St. Andrew's cross behind his circlet.
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
-
-
15th April 14, 11:55 AM
#4
Originally Posted by Nathan
The white I'm looking at is lower than that it appears to be a white St. Andrew's cross behind his circlet.
Try as I might, I don't see what you see, but then, your eyes are younger than mine. Dammit! 
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
-
-
15th April 14, 12:09 PM
#5
Originally Posted by Jock Scot
Try as I might, I don't see what you see, but then, your eyes are younger than mine. Dammit!
Are you clicking the image to get the higher resolution version before blowing it up?
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
-
The Following User Says 'Aye' to Nathan For This Useful Post:
-
15th April 14, 12:16 PM
#6
Originally Posted by Nathan
The white I'm looking at is lower than that it appears to be a white St. Andrew's cross behind his circlet.
I agree. I can see it, but I did have to look closely! 
-
-
15th April 14, 12:30 PM
#7
I like it!
I think most know that I like livery cockades though.
Clan MacMillan Convener for the Great State of Alabama...Secretary, Tennessee Valley Scottish Society...Knight of the Confraternity of the Order of the Most Holy Trinity
Chaplain/Commander of the Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem...Facebook Page Administrator/Member of the Noble Society of Celts...Baron Serjeant of Rathdown
-
The Following 2 Users say 'Aye' to Harold Cannon For This Useful Post:
-
15th April 14, 03:09 PM
#8
Originally Posted by Harold Cannon
I like it!
I think most know that I like livery cockades though.
I saw one you made when I google image searched for one. Very nice indeed. Was this ever a widespread practice?
Natan Easbaig Mac Dhòmhnaill, FSA Scot
Past High Commissioner, Clan Donald Canada
“Yet still the blood is strong, the heart is Highland, And we, in dreams, behold the Hebrides.” - The Canadian Boat Song.
-
-
15th April 14, 04:22 PM
#9
Sorry; can't imagine wearing a slice of liver on my bonnet. The dogs would surely like it though!
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
-
The Following 3 Users say 'Aye' to Father Bill For This Useful Post:
-
15th April 14, 11:51 AM
#10
Well done, Nathan! I had thought about doing the same, but have never really gotten around to it. I suppose it doesn't matter all that much to me. My Chief, Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie, TD, always has the black Hanoverian cockade on his (navy) Balmoral, despite his, as well as our collective (Macpherson) ancestry as staunch Jacobites and supporters of the Young Pretender during the '45.
Cluny sat as a High Court Judge in England for many years and is also a staunch Monarchist, so needless to say, I don't think he has ever been too concerned about wearing a white cockade in his bonnet whilst wearing Highland Dress. There are indeed several Macpherson clansmen that I know who do wear a white cockade, or a cockade in Azure and Or, the livery colours of our Chief (see below).
John Charles Macpherson wearing a white cockade and Ruaridh Clark wearing a cockade in the livery colours of Macpherson of Cluny.
Last edited by creagdhubh; 15th April 14 at 11:54 AM.
-
Tags for this Thread
Posting Permissions
- You may not post new threads
- You may not post replies
- You may not post attachments
- You may not edit your posts
-
Forum Rules
|
|
