My grandfather's Glengarry

[Woot22]

My personal advice is to find a great place in your home to display it and do that instead. I would not want to risk wearing a family keepsake as they are irreplaceable. Also, that is a great gift you were given and sounds like you are very proud of it so good luck with whatever decision you decide. I am sure your grandfather would just be glad it was given to someone who really cherishes it as you clearly do.

[longhuntr74]

I think the display option is a great one...but I too would be tempted to wear it. Regarding the inaccessibility of the pin, etc...It has to come off somehow...but without being able to look at it, it'd be hard to figure it out myself. You could possibly purchase a similar one and wear a repro of it if you wanted to preserve the original.

[Mike_Oettle]

Hi, Glenlivet – since I have a tam o’shanter that is about 66 years old, I would say your grandfather’s glengarry is still wearable.
But I would look at wearing something newer most of the time.
I persuaded my wife that I needed a new tammie on the strength of the tattered appearance of my old one. But it is really only the lining that is getting tatty.
Its outward appearance has been threadbare for many years (it was because of this that I decided not to hand it back to my regiment). But it does not actually look the worse for wear (aside from the ragged appearance of the tartan flash) when I have it on. I think I will have it dry-cleaned and keep it for a spare.
I am sure that careful examination will reveal how the badge and feather are attached to your glengarry. Possibly the lining conceals the mounting. You may have to unpick the lining to detach them, replace the feather and re-attach.
Regards,
Mike