WW1 4th 5th Royal Scots glengarry

[David Moore]

Sorry Paul, put my reply in before I saw the images. To me it feels I have a collection of authentic parts but put together in an unusual way? Thank you very much for the images, so should be dark blue/black, any idea what colour the torri would of been?
DM

[Paul Spellman]

I hope they can David,
The 4th amalgamated with the 5th in 1921 only to be converted to an AA unit in the late 30’s and by 1940 became RA, units histories like this can sometimes be overlooked and forgotten about or put aside.
Paul

[Paul Spellman]

David,
I’d not seen your response to the images, I’m out early tomorrow but when I get home I’ll dig out my predecessor (to 4th/5th) Queens Edinburgh Rifles Glengarry which I’m sure would not of changed significantly from 1908 onwards
Paul

[David Moore]

Hi Paul, just a thought, could the glengarry have been worn by a drummer; assuming that they followed the convention of the regular Battalions?
DM

[Paul Spellman]

David, not the best photo saveable on the IBEW website but I think you’ll agree the 4ths Brass Band did not have dicing
I do think what you have are all original but just put together
Paul

[Paul Spellman]

Attached my glengarry to the QRVB (RS) , it’s the earlier version c1888 with the later KC wore until 1908. I’m positive they retained the non diced glengarry
Paul

[MH331]

I have the diced Glengarry worn by Cpl William Pottie 1/4th Bn Royal Scots and a picture of him wearing it.

[Luke H]

I’m quite sure it’s the situation where especially the old sweats would have treasured and held onto their non diced glens. Doubtless as war progresses diced ones would have crept in more as distinctions waned due to available supplies and necessity.

[David Moore]

Paul’s brilliant knowledge and photographic evidence had convinced me that I have an assembly of original but non related components. However Cpl Potties picture and glengarry has thrown up more possibility’s?
DM

[cbuehler]

Originally Posted by David Moore

Paul’s brilliant knowledge and photographic evidence had convinced me that I have an assembly of original but non related components. However Cpl Potties picture and glengarry has thrown up more possibility’s?
DM

Territorial battalions such as this were not always so strict to dress regulations, particularly during war time. They used what they had.
I would not dismiss this Glen as an assembly of non related components.

CB