Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.
If I may I would point out that the Glengarry was so popular as a military head dress that between 1868 and 1897, the glengarry was adopted as an undress cap for most infantry regiments in the British army (not just the Scottish). In 1937, they adopted , the Universal Pattern Field Service Cap (used by the British Army in World War II) described as "similar in shape to the Glengarry." From this style cap the U.S. Army adopted the "Garrison" or "Overseas" cap familiar to generations of GI's and Boy scouts. I prefer the Balmoral (I own diced and plain), but occasionally wear a Glengarry.
If I may I would point out that the Glengarry was so popular as a military head dress that between 1868 and 1897, the glengarry was adopted as an undress cap for most infantry regiments in the British army (not just the Scottish). In 1937, they adopted , the Universal Pattern Field Service Cap (used by the British Army in World War II) described as "similar in shape to the Glengarry." From this style cap the U.S. Army adopted the "Garrison" or "Overseas" cap familiar to generations of GI's and Boy scouts. I prefer the Balmoral (I own diced and plain), but occasionally wear a Glengarry.
One slight correction: The US Army did issue an overseas cap during the First World War which was based on a French cap*. If you look at the AEF garrison cap, it isn't the same as the WWII model:
Originally Posted by PatG
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