Caubeen

[ebro]

J T,
I don't know, but it is interesting that they are all on the UK mainland.
Eddie

[John Mulcahy]

can't vouch for the claims in the article but interesting and pertinent info.

http://www.londonirishrifles.com/history-2/the-caubeen

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by John Mulcahy

can't vouch for the claims in the article but interesting and pertinent info.

http://www.londonirishrifles.com/history-2/the-caubeen

John,

Many thanks for this. I have to say that your posts are always packed with great info, and generally backed-up with bundles of supporting evidence & documentation. Love it!

[ddaydodger]

Not all Irish regiments that wear the caubeen are from the UK. 2Bn The Irish Regiment of Canada wear the caubeen and are proud to do so.

[billy]

The poor Standard bearer appears to have had an accident eyes slightly popping out mouth forming an Oh!! and just how hard did he place the end of the Standard into its holder?

The Memorial Guards do look the part! Thanks for sharing the photos both are great and only having a playfull dig at the poor Standard holder!

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by ddaydodger

Not all Irish regiments that wear the caubeen are from the UK. 2Bn The Irish Regiment of Canada wear the caubeen and are proud to do so.

Great stuff. Many thanks.

[ddaydodger]

Originally Posted by billy

The poor Standard bearer appears to have had an accident eyes slightly popping out mouth forming an Oh!! and just how hard did he place the end of the Standard into its holder?

The Memorial Guards do look the part! Thanks for sharing the photos both are great and only having a playfull dig at the poor Standard holder!

Well; he is a 2LT...

[orasot]

Hi JT,
Not wishing to hijack your thread mate but if you think the Caubeen is awful what do you think of the Stocking Cap as worn here by some Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers? Wonder if Noddy would approve!!! Haven't seen one of these at auction, maybe someone could knit me one
Steve

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by orasot

Hi JT,
Not wishing to hijack your thread mate but if you think the Caubeen is awful what do you think of the Stocking Cap as worn here by some Queen's Westminster Rifle Volunteers? Wonder if Noddy would approve!!! Haven't seen one of these at auction, maybe someone could knit me one
Steve

Now there's a thing! Got a Phrygian/Liberty Cap look about it. Presumably not 'rouge' though?

At least these poor so-and-sos can get through the door without having to take them off!

Nice post.

[Phil2M]

I believe the RASC wore the caubeen too, although exactly how, in regard to badge siding, I don't know.

[ebro]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

Now there's a thing! Got a Phrygian/Liberty Cap look about it. Presumably not 'rouge' though?

At least these poor so-and-sos can get through the door without having to take them off!

But can they shelter under them in the rain?

[David Tremain]

Does the Noddy hat have a bell on it?

David

[John Mulcahy]

Originally Posted by Jelly Terror

John,

Many thanks for this. I have to say that your posts are always packed with great info, and generally backed-up with bundles of supporting evidence & documentation. Love it!

Thank you very much Sir.

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by billy

The poor Standard bearer appears to have had an accident eyes slightly popping out mouth forming an Oh!! and just how hard did he place the end of the Standard into its holder?

The Memorial Guards do look the part! Thanks for sharing the photos both are great and only having a playfull dig at the poor Standard holder!

IMG_8054.JPG

OUCH!

Well spotted, Billy! Our standard-bearer mate looks as though he's copped himself a proper unfortunate one in the Canadian Rockies

[Jelly Terror]

Originally Posted by ebro

But can they shelter under them in the rain?

Yes, but very soggily (is that an actual adverb )