That's me firmly put in my place. I didn't think an officer of field rank from a unit with such distinctive traditions as the Van Doos would ever disrespect the customs and practices (based on generations of service) of another unit.
As for cost: we had no P&D. We had two pipers, later three. Their uniforms were in the distinctive Irish style apart from a hussar jacket. None of their kit was on our establishment and had to be paid for. In our case the officers mess imposed a levy. I'm sure the sgts mess, cpls mess and the JR's would have been equally keen to contribute if they had been offered the chance.
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Catapultam habeo. Nisi pecuniam omnem mihi dabis, ad caput tuum saxum immane mittam - I have a catapult. Give me all your money, or I will fling an enormous rock at your head.
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