Not sure this look will catch on in the British Army

**Pleater** · 14th July 08, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the information - the major will be a Peregrinous (?) of the Order, then.

From his expression - to answer the question - no, I don't think that the hat will catch on. I am sure he will treasure it always, he just can't wait to take it off.

The US still dresses its soldiers better than the UK.

Baroness Anne the mirthful of Fritterton on the Heath

**macwilkin** · 14th July 08, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

The US still dresses its soldiers better than the UK.

Baroness Anne the mirthful of Fritterton on the Heath

Can't agree with that one, neither would a friend of mine who is a former paratrooper serving with the Missouri National Guard. He constantly lamented how the Brits and Commonwealth forces retained regimental customs and traditions better than the Yanks.

T.

**Nervous Jock** · 14th July 08, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

He constantly lamented how the Brits and Commonwealth forces retained regimental customs and traditions better than the Yanks.

T.

sometimes

**Jock Scot** · 14th July 08, 10:09 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

Thanks for the information - the major will be a Peregrinous (?) of the Order, then.

From his expression - to answer the question - no, I don't think that the hat will catch on. I am sure he will treasure it always, he just can't wait to take it off.
The US still dresses its soldiers better than the UK.

Baroness Anne the mirthful of Fritterton on the Heath

Much as I hate to disagree with you, but nevertheless ,I disagree! I am rather proud of our British uniforms and happen to think we dress our soldiers rather well in comparison.

**Nervous Jock** · 14th July 08, 10:35 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

The US still dresses its soldiers better than the UK.

Bobbins, however there is no accounting for individual taste!!

When was the last time you watched the Queen's Birthday Parade for starters??

**BEEDEE** · 14th July 08, 10:44 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

The US still dresses its soldiers better than the UK.

IMHO the only US military that comes close to dressing as well as the UK are the Marines, especially when it comes to dress and ceremonial uniforms.\.

Brian

**attworth** · 14th July 08, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

IMHO the only US military that comes close to dressing as well as the UK are the Marines, especially when it comes to dress and ceremonial uniforms.\.

Brian

oorah!

In my opinion, no uniform comes close to the dress blues of the US Marine Corps.

**Spc. Scott** · 14th July 08, 11:14 AM

Originally Posted by BEEDEE

IMHO the only US military that comes close to dressing as well as the UK are the Marines, especially when it comes to dress and ceremonial uniforms.\.

Brian

I really liked wearing my dress greens with jump boots on but I have to admit the marine dress uniforms look really nice.

**Pleater** · 15th July 08, 03:36 AM

Oh I didn't mean the posh stuff as worn for getting yourself on the TV with the quin smirking when your 'oss starts cavorting around on two legs, don't cha know.

The ordinary khaki/navy blue/airforce blue uniforms are rather rough stuff.

Mister Lindell's tunic has a sheen to it, so it must be smoother than the Major's khaki.

Baroness Anne the mirthful of Fritterton on the Heath

**Jock Scot** · 15th July 08, 03:54 AM

Originally Posted by Pleater

Oh I didn't mean the posh stuff as worn for getting yourself on the TV with the quin smirking when your 'oss starts cavorting around on two legs, don't cha know.

The ordinary khaki/navy blue/airforce blue uniforms are rather rough stuff.

Mister Lindell's tunic has a sheen to it, so it must be smoother than the Major's khaki.

Baroness Anne the mirthful of Fritterton on the Heath

Well, each to their own,but I rather prefer the Khaki.When I see a sheen on cloth, that says to me perhaps wrongly, well used and nearly worn out!