Diced Tam and Cap Badge?

[TheBrus]

Would a square of appropriate tartan not be a good alternative to a cockade? I believe I've seen soldiers' tams similarly fitted. How would one go about preparing this? How large should the piece be?

[Ryan Ross]

Would a square of appropriate tartan not be a good alternative to a cockade? I believe I've seen soldiers' tams similarly fitted. How would one go about preparing this? How large should the piece be?

That's certainly a look that a lot of folks enjoy, and if you're one of them, then it's a good look for you! One thought though- You may find that the tartan alone does not stiffen the bonnet enough to hold up a crest badge. One thing you might do is back the piece of tartan with a stiff piece of gros grain ribbon, before applying it to the hat. About 2.5 inches by 3 inches should be a fairly normal size, I think.