Blue Bonnet

[beloitpiper]

Where can I get a traditional (historical, more or less) blue bonnet? I have a beret, but it's not the same....too French to wear with the kilt.

[McMurdo]

I found this one

http://www.tartanweb.com/view/bonnets/blue_bonnet.html

[Panache]

... I have a beret, but it's not the same....too French to wear with the kilt.

Too French! What's wrong with berets! Be careful sir, we Gascon Cadets are not to be trifled with...

We are the Gascony cadets.
Captain Le Bret there is our chief.
Braggers of brags, layers of bets.
We are the Gascony cadets.
Barons who scorn mere baronets.
Our lines are long and tempers brief.
We are the Gascony cadets.
Captain Le Bret there is our chief...

Edmond Rostand

(Writes Panache who owns three berets and loves them with his kilts )

Cheers

Jamie

[bubba]

http://giftshop.scottishtartans.org/bonnets.htm Second and third from the bottom of the page. Good looking bonnets.

[gilmore]

http://www.glengarryhats.com/balmora...rrhcdoadn3tou3

I have never worn these, but the maker has a reputation for well-made glengaries and balmorals, and they cost less than most other places.

[Woodsheal]

Here's another UK source (very authentic):

http://www.qualitycaps.co.uk/pages/p...ts-3tc-all.asp

Also, there will soon be a new North American source for correct period bonnets - as soon as the knitter works out her patterns and can begin production. More later! (Hint - she's the fiancee of one of our own X-Markers...!)

[jordanjm]

I would ask Dreadbelly.

[Warlock]

I would heavily recommend Dreadbelly's tams!

[gilmore]

http://stores.ebay.com/Mossie-Croft-...QQftidZ2QQtZkm

This seller emphasizes the traditional accuracy of their blue bonnets and white cockades, has a novel way of making them.

[Nervous Jock]

I found this one

http://www.tartanweb.com/view/bonnets/blue_bonnet.html

Surely you wouldn't bee seen dead in that