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The Celtic Croft Felted Wool Khaki Military-Style Balmoral/Tam (7.75)
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The Celtic Croft Felted Wool Khaki Military-Style Features
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This good quality Khaki Military-style balmoral also known as a tam is made from 100% wool felt. Wear it to compliment your Scottish or Irish attire, or wear it as your everyday hat!
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The word khaki, in military context, refers to the color of the uniform. Depending on the unit and the time period, this color can vary anywhere from desert sand to GI green.
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Our hat is based on the Scottish, Irish, British, and Canadian hats of WWII. The color is more green than tan or brown.
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The Irish version didn't have the pom pom (toorie) on the top. If you want to wear this hat in the authentic WWII Irish regimental style, just cut off the pom pom.
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The Celtic Croft is Owned and Operated in the U.S.A
About The Celtic Croft Felted Wool Khaki Military-Style
Description This good quality Khaki Military-style balmoral also known as a tam is made from 100% wool felt. Wear it to compliment your Scottish or Irish attire, or wear it as your everyday hat! Available in sizes 6.75-8. They do run a bit small, so you may want to order the next size up. Available in sizes 6.75-8 100% Felted Wool Military WWII Style Khaki Tam Also known as a tam A bit O' History The word khaki, in military context, refers to the color of the uniform. Depending on the unit and the time period, this color can vary anywhere from desert sand to GI green. Our hat is based on the Scottish, Irish, British, and Canadian hats of WWII. The color is more green than tan or brown. [The Irish version didn't have the pom pom (toorie) on the top. If you want to wear this hat in the authentic WWII Irish regimental style, just cut off the pom pom.] The khaki balmoral was introduced in 1915 for wear in the trenches by Scottish infantry serving on the Western Front. This came to be known as the 'Bonnet', or 'Tam o' Shanter' later abbreviated to 'ToS.' Today, the Royal Regiment of Scotland and some regiments of the British and Canadian Forces continue to wear the ToS as undress and working headgear. The various battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland identify themselves by wearing distinctive colored hackles on their bonnets.
