Khaki-Brown Balmoral?

[BoldHighlander]

Thanks Kyle

I had heard good things about GlengarryHats, so I felt reasonably safe as it were.
Oh well, lesson learned.

[Woodsheal]

I have to say that the balmorals from Glengarry Hats that I've seen "in person" always looked undersized to me as well....

[piperdbh]

I can vouch for Mackie. I just got a custom-size, custom color combination Balmoral which fits perfectly. PM Redshank and he'll take good care of you.

[BoldHighlander]

I can vouch for Mackie. I just got a custom-size, custom color combination Balmoral which fits perfectly. PM Redshank and he'll take good care of you.

Thanks!

[muirkirkca]

Try Pennys of Thunder Bay and look under products.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

I can't say I've ever thought about this before, Terry, but now you're putting doubts in my mind about my CEF Khaki bonnet as well.

T.

Don't worry about it, Todd. Your bonnet looks fine.

[Ozark Ridge Rider]

Try Pennys of Thunder Bay and look under products.

I got a khaki from Penny's and like it fine. However, it is not very large diameter. I think it might be current Canadian military issue. There are no ribbons on the back, and no cockade(?) on the side for a crest badge. I put my own black ribbon cockade on it. I also changed the toorie. (I wanted a red one, that's why).

They are good to deal with.

[ThistleDown]

Terry, I think you are looking for something neither Mackie nor Glengarry (or any other manufacturer I know of) make in quite the large size you have in mind -- given the pic you showed us.

You are looking for a "doolander" and I had one made by our own Lady Chrystel in a wonderful tweed a year or two ago. It's stuffed in a boot in the hall at home so I don't have it here in Vancouver to photograph for you. I'm sure that Robert can produce a pic or two very quickly if he's about -- or you could PM him.

I love the one Chrystel made me because it truly keeps the head warm and dry in the cold and wet winters of Inverness-shire. Hmmm, well actually it keeps my shoulders dry, too.

Rex

[BoldHighlander]

I got a khaki from Penny's and like it fine. However, it is not very large diameter. I think it might be current Canadian military issue. There are no ribbons on the back, and no cockade(?) on the side for a crest badge. I put my own black ribbon cockade on it. I also changed the toorie. (I wanted a red one, that's why).

They are good to deal with.

I'll check them out anyways, one never knows

Terry, I think you are looking for something neither Mackie nor Glengarry (or any other manufacturer I know of) make in quite the large size you have in mind -- given the pic you showed us.

You are looking for a "doolander" and I had one made by our own Lady Chrystel in a wonderful tweed a year or two ago. It's stuffed in a boot in the hall at home so I don't have it here in Vancouver to photograph for you. I'm sure that Robert can produce a pic or two very quickly if he's about -- or you could PM him.

Thanks Rex.

I think I might not have been real clear on what I seek (my fault - sorry ). I am actually trying to find something more in the range of a standard balmoral that is inspired by the WW1 CEF bonnet. However, I will PM Robert & ask for a photo
Thanks.

I did PM Chris earlier this evening to find out if its possible to have one made by Mackie & what I'd be looking at price-wise. I also emailed a similar query to the House of Labhran as well.

Thanks everyone, I really appreciate the assistance!

:: T ::

[slohairt]

Here's a good page discussing CEF headgear.