Hiram,
Spot on, there are numerous tourist shops in Edinburgh (and have been for a long time) selling Glengarries, some are downright dreadful, others look the part but from a military perspective are not the real deal and would stand out on parade.
There are loads of fake or made-up items on auction and dealers sites which I have to laugh at, wrong badge to the style etc, if you want the real thing buy one with a makers name, WD stamp, NATO stock number or even better worn with an original cap badge, some are expensive others are within most budgets.
Good piece about Romanes & Patersons.
Gerry
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