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    In my pipe band (and I know MANY other pipe bands to this too), the pipers wear non-diced glengarrys and the drummers wear the diced ones. I don't know why, maybe just to have the drummers stand out, but I think it looks good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by labhran1 View Post
    It came from the highland regiments and the way drummers were classified in the old dress regulations compared to pipers. Its is long winded to explain and frankly not that interesting but that was the route of the issue.

    Just enjoy.
    Actually, a number of us would like to hear it. I know I would.

    T.

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