Is a Caubeen the same as Bonnet, Khaki, Irish?

[Peter Brydon]

I am posting this picture for the simple reason that I like it.

P.B.

[irishhorse]

All post war.

[Old Smelly]

Originally Posted by cavalryman

Hi all, According to elite 147 (osprey publishing) IRISH REGIMENTS IN THE WORLD WARS by David murphy isbn 978-1-84603-015-4, page 43 & 62 refers to a caubeen worn by the 2nd bn Royal inniskilling fusiliers as locally made from the dark grey-green cloth of captured Italian army greatcoats. regards john

I've read this in one of the unit histories too, I've also read that an Irish unit in the Middle East 'aquired' some Tam o'Shanters, removed the tori and dyed them green.
Lee

[Postwarden]

Further examples worn. LIR on the way to Annual Camp at Pirbright, April 1939. A contrast in sizes!

Jon

[ddaydodger]

Something more modern, RSM, of the 2 Irish Regiment Of Canada.

[badjez]

Jon,

Re 'LIR on the way to Annual Camp at Pirbright' it looks like the Private nearest the camera has just been issued his uniform, and has worn it straight from the packet without even trying to scare it with an iron! He wears no webbing.

What sought of tunic is he wearing- it has a stand up collar unlike his colleagues.

Stephen.

[REMEVMBEA1]

Originally Posted by Postwarden

Further examples worn. LIR on the way to Annual Camp at Pirbright, April 1939. A contrast in sizes!

Jon

The bloke with the glasses is the only one in step. :-)

[silverwash]

allowing for perspective, the NCO on the right of the picture is proof that size 6 1/2 ? headwear was worn.

[fougasse1940]

Originally Posted by badjez

Jon,

Re 'LIR on the way to Annual Camp at Pirbright' it looks like the Private nearest the camera has just been issued his uniform, and has worn it straight from the packet without even trying to scare it with an iron! He wears no webbing.

What sought of tunic is he wearing- it has a stand up collar unlike his colleagues.

Stephen.

He seems to be wearing denim fatigues.

Rgds, Thomas.

[Peter Brydon]

As this topic is very much Irish, regards to all our Irish members this St. Patricks Day.

P.B.

[ebro]

Thank you Peter.
Eddie