My Caubeen Arrived From Ireland!

**BCAC** · 20th April 14, 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by Jock Scot

From what I remember, the pipers of The Irish Guards wore the cap badge over the right eye with the cloth pulled over to the left. In 70 something years, I cannot recall ever seeing a civilian wearing a caubeen, though.

I'm sorry, Jock, but I couldn't find any Irish Guards photos with them wearing the Caubeen. They're usually photographed wearing the bearskin. On the other hand there are loads of photos of the Royal Irish Rangers (see link) who wear theirs with the badge over the left eye and the excess cloth pulled over to the wearers right.

http://www.royalirishrangers.co.uk/uniform.html

**Jock Scot** · 20th April 14, 05:55 AM

The pipers of The Irish Guards wear a caubeen. I would not be in the least bit surprised that being, Guards, they will wear their uniform in a very particular way!!!!!!!!

**PleatedOne** · 20th April 14, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by BCAC

I'm sorry, Jock, but I couldn't find any Irish Guards photos with them wearing the Caubeen. They're usually photographed wearing the bearskin. On the other hand there are loads of photos of the Royal Irish Rangers (see link) who wear theirs with the badge over the left eye and the excess cloth pulled over to the wearers right.

http://www.royalirishrangers.co.uk/uniform.html

Thanks again. The links to pics, as well as descriptions, are very helpful