Original British WWI Royal Scots Fusiliers Glengarry Side Cap with Regimental Badge Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. The glengarry bonnet, or side cap, is a traditional Scots cap made of thick-milled woollen material, decorated with a toorie (small pom pom) on top, frequently a rosette cockade on the left side, and ribbons hanging behind. It is normally worn as part of Scottish military or civilian Highland dress, either formal or informal, as an alternative to the Balmoral bonnet or tam o’ shanter. For many years it was the standard headgear of all highland regiments in the British Army, except for the Black Watch, who retained a blue Balmoral Bonnet.

This example is in good condition, though it does show wear consistent with long service, both inside and out. The inside liner is split along most of the top, and the side stiffeners can be seen. It has the correct red, white, and black “diced” checkerboard pattern on the sides, with a nice rosette on the left side. Attached to this is a very nice brass “Flaming Bomb” Cap Badge from the Royal Scots Fusiliers regiment, with the correct “King’s Crown” in the badge.

First raised as The Earl of Mar’s Regiment of Foot in 1678, the regiment was then numbered as the 21st Regiment of Foot for several years, before undergoing various name changes, like most regiments with a long history. In 1890, they were redesignated the Royal Scots Fusiliers, and fought under this name during WWI. Many of the battalions saw service during the war, and of distinct note is the 6th (Service) Battalion, which landed at Boulogne-sur-Mer as part of the 27th Brigade in the 9th (Scottish) Division in May 1915 for service on the Western Front. They were put under the command of future prime minister Lieutenant Colonel Winston Churchill commanded the battalion when it was located near Ploegsteert Wood during Spring 1916.

Very attractive, with loads of patina and ready to add to your Scottish collection!