To those that may be tad confused over all this, it may help those not familier with the quirks of British Army uniforms, there are basic uniform regulations and then there are individual Regimental uniform traditions and the two are, as in the above situation and somewhat confusingly, not always the same!
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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Here is a photo I scammed of the Irish Guards from http://thepolera.blogspot.ca/2012/03...heroes-to.html. Cap Badge on the Kildare side. *weg* I learned something today. I note that the Canadian Irish Regimental also wear their cap badge over the right eye, with the bonnet pulled to the left.
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No, I am uncertain as to what I will use. Any ideas? I purchased the caubeen due to its early history as a commoners hat and would like to keep the look simple.
Thanks to you and the others for their replies. I find it very helpful
Bob
Jock is correct, the Caubeen is worn over the right eye with the excess pulled to the left and slightly back, at least in the military. See if this comes through:
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.
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