Miscellaneous

Why do officers wear cloth cap badges?

Why do officers wear cloth cap badges?

A cap badge, also known as head badge or hat badge, is a badge worn on uniform headgear and distinguishes the wearer’s nationality and/or organisation.

What is a Glengarry badge?

It was designed in 1934 for the Cavalry Corps as a more practical headdress than the standard peaked cap in the confines of their armoured cars and tanks. The cap badge is worn over the left eye. Officers in the RDF wear a similar Glengarry but with green band and ribbons as part of their service dress uniform.

How can you tell if its a military uniform?

Insignia are prominently displayed on service uniforms. Service members may also wear “awards” or “decorations” above their right breast pocket. These small, color-coded stripes are awarded for specific duties, missions and accomplishments. Dress uniforms are more formal and can be elaborate.

Who wears the orange beret?

Canada

Colour Wearer
Maroon Paratroopers serving in active jump companies
Blaze orange Search-and-rescue technicians
Terracotta Personnel serving with the Multinational Force and Observers
Tan Special operations forces

Do officers pay for their uniforms?

In general, officers in the Armed Forces are paid a cash uniform allowance upon entry into active duty. It is generally their responsibility to purchase their initial set of uniforms, name tapes and alterations from this clothing allowance. Depending on their duties, they may not receive future clothing allowances.

What is the hat that bagpipers wear?

The Feather Bonnet
Headgear. The Feather Bonnet, made from ostrich, was worn by Scottish infantry soldiers until the outbreak of World War 1. It’s now only worn by pipers and drummers wearing the Full Highland Dress. This one’s made by UK military supplier, The Feather Factory.

How do you wear a beret SAF?

Learn your organization’s dress code. The most popular casual method of wearing a beret is to wear it without a fold and tilted so that the brim sits diagonally across your forehead. Usually casual berets need no shaping other than fuzz removal.

Did You Know you can order custom WW1 German caps?

As you may know the German Imperial Army had a huge variation of caps, colours, piping, headbands etc. making them all would be a huge and costly task. We offer a custom service for most WW1 German Caps. Feel free to contact us to discuss your Custom Order WW1 Cap. The pictures below are examples of some of our custom caps.

How do you identify a First World War military badge?

Identifying a First World War military badge can be relatively straightforward if you can hold the badge in your hand, or see it clearly in a portrait photograph.

What are the badges on a soldier’s uniform called?

For ‘other rank’ soldiers, the uniform badges that might be visible in a photograph include the cap badge and shoulder titles, the latter only viewable from certain angles. Officers will additionally have collar badges.

Can you make custom order Imperial visor caps?

We can make up custom order Imperial Visor Caps. As you may know the German Imperial Army had a huge variation of caps, colours, piping, headbands etc. making them all would be a huge and costly task. We offer a custom service for most WW1 German Caps.