I got a Balmoral hat yesterday at the Scottish Festival yesterday. I have a few quest

[McMurdo]

My suggestion is put the hackle up for sale on ebay or on the forum. As for the kilt pin sure you can but I would say look for something round as it will look better than say a sword kilt pin.

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

Thank again McMurdo...It wasn't expensive at all, I will just keep it safe.... I appreciate your ...Angie

[MrLion]

I tie the ribbons in the back into a bow, then flip/tuck the bow up under the band before I put the hat on my head. Keeps the ribbons completely out of harms way.

[Angela Kaye Bodine]

MrLion, Thank you very much for your suggestion.. I appreciate it .. Angie

[Pleater]

here is what the badge looks like when worn.

I gathered up one edge of a bit of ribbon to put behind it.

The badge is heavy and requires either careful positioning or stiffening on the inside of the cap.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

[Tarheel]

Stiffening? Would that be something inside the cap? I saw a military beret that had a thin plastic panel covered in fabric inside the brim for insignia. Is that what you are describing?

[MacEanruig]

Stiffening? Would that be something inside the cap? I saw a military beret that had a thin plastic panel covered in fabric inside the brim for insignia. Is that what you are describing?

Based on the material in the photo and the badge weight, I believe you are correct.