Scottish Glengarry

The Scottish Glengarry of the 8th (Scottish) Volunteer Battalion, The King's (Liverpool Regiment) is an iconic military headgear that marks Scottish identity within an English regiment. This particular battalion was raised during the Second Boer War and was later known as the Liverpool Scottish.

Features of the Glengarry

• Design: A traditional blue or black woolen cap, often featuring a red "toorie" (pom-pom) on top and black silk ribbons at the back.
• Trimming: Usually featuring a checkered (diced) brim in red, white, and blue/black.
• Tartan: The battalion wore the Clan Forbes tartan kilt as part of their uniform. The Glengarry Cap Badge

The specific badge for the 8th Scottish VB (before its reorganization as the 10th Battalion) is recognizable by:

• Design: A central oval with the inscription "8 Scottish VB", surrounded by a strap with the inscription "The King's Liverpool Regt".
• Symbolism: The whole is placed on a wreath of thistles and surmounted by a King's Crown.
• Material: Usually made of white metal for enlisted men; officers sometimes wore versions in silver or with a red velvet background.