Name/Title
1917-1918 48th Battalion Private's Glengarry Cap w/BadgeEntry/Object ID
2019.3.81Description
1917-1918 48th Battalion Private's Glengarry cap/bonnet made of knitted black, red, and white wool. The bonnet is "boat shaped." The bonnet's crown is all black knit whereas the lower half of the body is a checkered red, white, and black knit. On the crown is a red pom-pom or toorie. On the left side of the bonnet is a brass cap badge (5.5 cm x 6 cm) denoting the 48th Battalion of Canada. The cap badge is pinned in place with lugs. On the back, two silk ribbon tails (31 cm long x 3 cm wide) are sewn crossing each other. The bottom edge of the bonnet is bound with a dark brown leather (1.2 cm thick).
The inside is lined with a black twill fabric, possibly cotton or linen.Use
Standard glengarry cap for personnel of Scottish Regiments.Context
Worn by private soldier or non-commissioned officer of 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) 1916-1918.Made/Created
Manufacturer
UnknownDate made
circa 1917 - circa 1918Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Accession NumberLocation
Sewn to lining towards rear.Dimensions
Dimension Description
CapWidth
9.5 cmLength
27.5 cmCircumference
52 cmDimension Notes
Measured when laid flat, except for the circumference which measures the inside circumference of the sweatband.
Length does not include the ribbon tails.
