BACKGROUND: The Glengarry’s origins may be traced to Alasdair MacDonell (1771-1828) of Glengarry, Scotland, and was adopted by the British Infantry in 1868, and the Canadian militia in the 1870s. It was worn on dress occasions, by traditionally Scottish Infantry Regiments, during both world wars.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This black woven wool "wedge" cap has a red wool Touri (pom-pom) to its crown, black leather edging along its base, and dual black rayon ribbons measuring approximately30cm. A 3cm tall diced band is along its sides, in white, red and black, over the left front of which is fixed its stamped alloy cap badge on a black silk/rayon rosette. The 5.5cm x 6cm badge takes the form of a stags head with a banner that is inscribed "Cuidich’n Righ" or "Aid the King" to its bottom, while the number "72" is in between the antlers. The badge is affixed by lugs and cotter pin. The interior is fully lined. The cap measures approximately a size 57. Very nice condition.