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| british military hats history: Military Headdress Robert H. Rankin, 1976 |
| british military hats history: A Gallery of Military Headdress Stuart Bates, Peter Suciu, 2018-12-14 A description of military helmets from around the world. |
| british military hats history: British Army Cap Badges of the Second World War Peter Doyle, Chris Foster, 2012-07-20 In their companion volume to British Army Cap Badges of the First World War, authors Peter Doyle and Chris Foster present an overview of the main cap badges worn by the British Army during the Second World War, which continued the rich and varied tradition of British regimental insignia. This book describes and illustrates, for the first time in high quality full colour, the main types of cap badge worn. With many amalgamations, war-raised units and special forces, British military insignia from the period have a surprising range that differs substantially from that worn by the soldiers of the previous generation. As in the first book, this volume contains contemporary illustrations of the soldiers themselves wearing the badges. Employing the skills of an established writer (and collector) and artist, it provides a unique reference guide for anyone interested in the British Army of the period. |
| british military hats history: British Military Spectacle Scott Hughes Myerly, 1996 In the theater of war, how important is costume? And in peacetime, what purpose does military spectacle serve? This book takes us behind the scenes of the British military at the height of its brilliance to show us how dress and discipline helped to mold the military man and attempted to seduce the hearts and minds of a nation while serving to intimidate civil rioters in peacetime. Often ridiculed for their constrictive splendor, British army uniforms of the early nineteenth century nonetheless played a powerful role in the troops' performance on campaign, in battle, and as dramatic entertainment in peacetime. Plumbing a wide variety of military sources, most tellingly the memoirs and letters of soldiers and civilians, Scott Hughes Myerly reveals how these ornate sartorial creations, combining symbols of solidarity and inspiration, vivid color, and physical restraint, enhanced the managerial effects of rigid discipline, drill, and torturous punishments, but also helped foster regimental esprit de corps. Encouraging recruitment, enforcing discipline within the military, and boosting morale were essential but not the only functions of martial dress. Myerly also explores the role of the resplendent uniform and its associated gaudy trappings and customs during civil peace and disorder--whether employed as public relations through spectacular free entertainment, or imitated by rioters and rebels opposing the status quo. Dress, drills, parades, inspections, pomp, and order: as this richly illustrated book conducts us through the details of the creation, design, functions, and meaning of these aspects of the martial image, it exposes the underpinnings of a mentality--and vision--that extends far beyond the military subculture into the civic and social order that we call modernity. |
| british military hats history: Dictionary of British Military History George Usher, 2009-01-01 From the invasion of Britain by the Danes through the battle of Hastings, Agincourt and Waterloo up to the present day, this fascinating dictionary includes entries on battles, campaigns and famous commanders, as well as ranks, regiments, uniforms and weapons. The reader will find an outline of the British army since its formation in the 17th century, together with brief histories of battles and biographies of great military leaders. A handy reference source for all levels of student or enthusiast, including the general reader of historical reference and anyone with an interest in the British military. |
| british military hats history: British Soldiers, American War Don N. Hagist, 2014 Nine Rare and Fascinating First-Person Profiles of Soldiers Who Fought for the British Crown Much has been written about the colonists who took up arms during the American Revolution and the army they created. Far less literature, however, has been devoted to their adversaries. The professional soldiers that composed the British army are seldom considered on a personal level, instead being either overlooked or inaccurately characterized as conscripts and criminals. Most of the British Redcoats sent to America in defense of their government's policies were career soldiers who enlisted voluntarily in their late teens or early twenties. They came from all walks of British life, including those with nowhere else to turn, those aspiring to improve their social standing, and all others in between. Statistics show that most were simply hardworking men with various amounts of education who had chosen the military in preference to other occupations. Very few of these soldiers left writings from which we can learn their private motives and experiences. British Soldiers, American War: Voices of the American Revolution is the first collection of personal narratives by British common soldiers ever assembled and published. Author Don N. Hagist has located first-hand accounts of nine soldiers who served in America in the 1770s and 1780s. In their own words we learn of the diverse population--among them a former weaver, a boy who quarelled with his family, and a man with wanderlust--who joined the army and served tirelessly and dutifully, sometimes faithfully and sometimes irresolutely, in the uniform of their nation. To accompany each narrative, the author provides a contextualizing essay based on archival research giving background on the soldier and his military service. Taken as a whole these true stories reveal much about the individuals who composed what was, at the time, the most formidable fighting force in the world. |
| british military hats history: British Officers' Peak Caps of the Second World War Olivier C. Dorrell, 2014-02-28 British militaria, in particular officer's peak caps, have been largely overshadowed by the interest surrounding Third Reich military collectibles. To the untrained eye one British cap may appear much like another, however this area of collecting is highly specific and can be quite complex. This encyclopedic introduction to British officer's peak caps clarifies important details such as branch and rank distinction, and identification to a particular period. The author also explores the caps' history, giving key introduction and alteration dates, as well as a long list of known outfitters. With over 250 photographs, illustrations and original period imagery, you will observe the sometimes subtle differences, characteristics and changes in the caps' development. This essential guide also explores the interconnected and relevant subject of Commonwealth and post-war caps, while also giving useful information on care and display. |
| british military hats history: The Wolseley Helmet in Pictures Stuart Jeffery Bates, Peter Suciu, 2009 This book explores the Wolseley helmet from its origins in the late 1890s until it fell out of favour during WWII. The book contains numerous excellent colour photos of original helmets, many with their puggaree flashes and other embellishments. It also contains many period photographs and prototype helmets never put into production. The book covers not only British use of the helmet but also its adoption by Commonwealth countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa as well as its influence on helmets of other countries such as Italy, Greece and Portugal. |
| british military hats history: Go Find Him and Bring Me Back His Hat Mariano Sciaroni, Andy Smith, 2020-12-19 An exclusive and thrilling story of the crews of 22 warships, submarines, anti-submarine-warfare helicopters, and Nimrod submarine-hunter aircraft involved on both sides of the Falklands/Malvinas War, their intensive and advanced training, and their dramatic combat experiences. |
| british military hats history: A History of the Dress of the British Soldier John Luard, 1852 |
| british military hats history: A History of the Uniforms of the British Army Cecil C. P. Lawson, 1940 |
| british military hats history: Fashion and Its Social Agendas Diana Crane, 2012-06-12 It has long been said that clothes make the man (or woman), but is it still true today? If so, how has the information clothes convey changed over the years? Using a wide range of historical and contemporary materials, Diana Crane demonstrates how the social significance of clothing has been transformed. Crane compares nineteenth-century societies—France and the United States—where social class was the most salient aspect of social identity signified in clothing with late twentieth-century America, where lifestyle, gender, sexual orientation, age, and ethnicity are more meaningful to individuals in constructing their wardrobes. Today, clothes worn at work signify social class, but leisure clothes convey meanings ranging from trite to political. In today's multicode societies, clothes inhibit as well as facilitate communication between highly fragmented social groups. Crane extends her comparison by showing how nineteenth-century French designers created fashions that suited lifestyles of Paris elites but that were also widely adopted outside France. By contrast, today's designers operate in a global marketplace, shaped by television, film, and popular music. No longer confined to elites, trendsetters are drawn from many social groups, and most trends have short trajectories. To assess the impact of fashion on women, Crane uses voices of college-aged and middle-aged women who took part in focus groups. These discussions yield fascinating information about women's perceptions of female identity and sexuality in the fashion industry. An absorbing work, Fashion and Its Social Agendas stands out as a critical study of gender, fashion, and consumer culture. Why do people dress the way they do? How does clothing contribute to a person's identity as a man or woman, as a white-collar professional or blue-collar worker, as a preppie, yuppie, or nerd? How is it that dress no longer denotes social class so much as lifestyle? . . . Intelligent and informative, [this] book proposes thoughtful answers to some of these questions.-Library Journal |
| british military hats history: Tin Hats to Composite Helmets Martin J. Brayley, 2008-11-15 Tin Hats to Composite Helmets - A Collector's Guide brings together in a single volume the primary protective helmets of the world's military forces from 1915 to modern times. It traces the development of the helmet from the Great War French 'Adrian' through to the current American ACH composite helmet. Included in this work is a selection of the helmet types worn by infantry, armored vehicle crews, paratroopers and military motorcyclists as well as civil defense forces. Principal nations covered include France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Russia, United States and many other countries including Argentina, Czechoslovakia, Belgium, Holland, Hungary, Poland, Iraq, Israel, Japan, South Africa and Yugoslavia. With around 700 images of a vast range of helmets, this is an essential work for collectors and historians alike. |
| british military hats history: History of British Costume James Robinson Planché, 1834 Details the full history of British fashion from pre-Roman times to George III. |
| british military hats history: Richard Simkin's Uniforms of the British Army W. Y. Carman, Richard Simkin, 1985 |
| british military hats history: The Edge of the Sword General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley, 2007-11-15 In April 1951, at the height of the Korean War, Chinese troops advanced south of the 38th parallel towards a strategic crossing-point of the Imjin River on the invasion route to the South Korean capital of Seoul. The stand of the 1st Battalion, the Gloucestershire Regiment, against the overwhelming numbers of invading troops has since passed into British military history. In The Edge of the Sword General Sir Anthony Farrar-Hockley, then Adjutant of the Glosters, has painted a vivid and accurate picture of the battle as seen by the officers and soldiers caught up in the middle of it. The book does not, however, end there. Like the majority of those who survived, the author became a prisoner-of-war, and the book continues with a remarkable account of his experiences in and out of Chinese prison camps. This book is not an attempt at a personal hero-story, and it is certainly not a piece of political propaganda. It is, above all, an amazing story of human fortitude and high adventure. |
| british military hats history: The Hats that Made Britain David Long, 2020-09-18 Many of the world's most famous hats have their origins in Britain; in the Middle Ages there were civil and religious laws requiring hats to be worn and in Victorian Britain a person would no more leave home without a hat than a pair of trousers. It is no surprise that London's oldest surviving shop, Lock and Co., is a hatter. From practical everyday caps and bonnets to military headwear, top hats, and even the coronation crown, hats of all sorts have passed through its doors and continue to do so after more than 300 years. In this fascinating new book David Long reveals how much of Britain's social history can be understood through its headwear, and in exploring the ways in which a hat speaks volumes about its wearer's rank and status he tells the stories of the people beneath some of the most famous hats of history. |
| british military hats history: A Dictionary of Military Uniform W. Y. Carman, 1977 |
| british military hats history: American Military History Volume 1 Army Center of Military History, 2016-06-05 American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. The Center of Military History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. Since then it has gone through a number of updates and revisions, but the primary intent has remained the same. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. In particular, the explosion of missions and deployments since 11 September 2001 has necessitated the creation of additional, open-ended chapters in the story of the U.S. Army in action. This first volume covers the Army's history from its birth in 1775 to the eve of World War I. By 1917, the United States was already a world power. The Army had sent large expeditionary forces beyond the American hemisphere, and at the beginning of the new century Secretary of War Elihu Root had proposed changes and reforms that within a generation would shape the Army of the future. But world war-global war-was still to come. The second volume of this new edition will take up that story and extend it into the twenty-first century and the early years of the war on terrorism and includes an analysis of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq up to January 2009. |
| british military hats history: London Underground at War Nick Cooper, 2014-01-15 The first in a three part series of books on London transport during the Second World War - The Underground, Railways and Buses. Nick Cooper explores the impact of the war upon the running of the Underground and the role it played in so many people's lives. |
| british military hats history: History of British costume [by J.R. Planché]. James Robinson Planché, 1834 |
| british military hats history: British Military History For Dummies Bryan Perrett, 2007-04-30 A plain-English guide to Britons in battle, from the Roman invasion to the ongoing Iraqi war Charging through the Britain's military past, this accessible guide brings to life the battles and wars that shaped the history of Britain-and the world. The book profiles commanders, explains strategies and tactics, and covers key developments in weaponry and technology. |
| british military hats history: The History of the Hat Michael Harrison, 1960 |
| british military hats history: D-Day Antony Beevor, 2009-10-13 Glorious, horrifying...D-Day is a vibrant work of history that honors the sacrifice of tens of thousands of men and women.—Time Beevor's Ardennes 1944: The Battle of the Bulge is now available from Viking Books Renowned historian Antony Beevor, the man who single-handedly transformed the reputation of military history (The Guardian) presents the first major account in more than twenty years of the Normandy invasion and the liberation of Paris. This is the first book to describe not only the experiences of the American, British, Canadian, and German soldiers, but also the terrible suffering of the French caught up in the fighting. Beevor draws upon his research in more than thirty archives in six countries, going back to original accounts and interviews conducted by combat historians just after the action. D-Day is the consummate account of the invasion and the ferocious offensive that led to Paris's liberation. |
| british military hats history: History of the British Standing Army. A.D. 1660 to 1700 Clifford Walton, 1894 |
| british military hats history: The Haitian Revolution Toussaint L'Ouverture, 2019-11-12 Toussaint L’Ouverture was the leader of the Haitian Revolution in the late eighteenth century, in which slaves rebelled against their masters and established the first black republic. In this collection of his writings and speeches, former Haitian politician Jean-Bertrand Aristide demonstrates L’Ouverture’s profound contribution to the struggle for equality. |
| british military hats history: World War One Stephen Bull, 1998 BRASSEY'S HISTORY OF UNIFORMS series provides information on the uniforms and equipment worn by the great armies of the past. Each book is illustrated with photographs and other works by leading military artists. This title covers the British Army at war 1914-1918. |
| british military hats history: History of British Costume, from the Earliest Period to the Close of the Eighteenth Century James Robinson Planché, 1847 |
| british military hats history: Flying Clothing Louise Greer, Anthony Harold, 1979 Flyveudrustning- især i England, USA og Tyskland - som den er udviklet som følge af de krav til beskyttelse af besætningerne, som flyvningens udvikling har medført. |
| british military hats history: The Battle of Bennington: Soldiers & Civilians Michael P. Gabriel, 2012-02-20 On August 16, 1777, a motley militia won a resounding victory near Bennington, Vermont, against combined German, British and Loyalist forces. This laid the foundation for the American victory at Saratoga two months later. Historian Michael P. Gabriel has collected over fifty firsthand accounts from the people who experienced this engagement, including veterans from both sides and civilians--women and children who witnessed the horrors of the battle. Gabriel also details a virtually unknown skirmish between Americans and Loyalists. These accounts, along with Gabriel's overviews of the battle, bring to life the terror, fear and uncertainty that caused thousands to see the British army as loved ones departed to fight for the fledgling United States. |
| british military hats history: The Oxford Handbook of the American Revolution Edward G. Gray, Jane Kamensky, 2015 The Oxford Handbook of the American Revolution introduces scholars, students and generally interested readers to the formative event in American history. In thirty-three individual essays, the Handbook provides readers with in-depth analysis of the Revolution's many sides. |
| british military hats history: Akubra Neil Montagnana-Wallace, 2017-04 What comes to mind when you think of that Australian icon, Akubra? Part story, part myth, but 100 per cent icon. This book goes behind the icon. It explores the rich heritage of the five generations of family that have created the world's greatest fur felt hat-making business. |
| british military hats history: A Guide to British Military History Ian F. W. Beckett, 2016-06-30 What exactly is military history? Forty years ago it meant battles, campaigns, great commanders, drums and trumpets. It was largely the preserve of military professionals and was used to support national history and nationalism. Now, though, the study of war has been transformed by the war and society approach, by the examination of identity, memory and gender, and a less Euro-centric and more global perspective. Generally it is recognised that war and conflict must be integrated into the wider narrative of historical development, and this is why Ian Becketts research guide is such a useful tool for anyone working in this growing field. It introduces students to all the key debates, issues and resources. While European and global perspectives are not neglected, there is an emphasis on the British experience of war since 1500. This survey of British military history will be essential reading and reference for anyone who has a professional or amateur interest in the subject, and it will be a valuable introduction for newcomers to it. |
| british military hats history: Military Experience in the Age of Reason Christopher Duffy, 2005-12-20 First published in 1987. War in the 18th century was a bloody business. A line of infantry would slowly march, to the beat of a drum, into a hail of enemy fire. Whole ranks would be wiped out by cannon fire and musketry. Christopher Duffy's investigates the brutalities of the battlefield and also traces the lives of the officer to the soldier from the formative conditions of their earliest years to their violent deaths or retirement, and shows that, below their well-ordered exteriors, the armies of the Age of Reason underwent a revolutionary change from medieval to modern structures and ways of thinking. |
| british military hats history: Ceremonial Costume Alan D. Mansfield, 1980 |
| british military hats history: Military Music of the American Revolution Raoul F. Camus, 1976 This book correlates early American history during the Revolutionary War with the musical tradition of America. The growth and topics of American colonial and Revolutionary era music, especially in the military, are used as insight to military trends and American culture. |
| british military hats history: Famous regiments of the British army: their origin and services. With a sketch of the rise and progress of the military establishment of England, and brief memoirs of eminent British generals William Henry Davenport Adams, 1868 |
| british military hats history: Uniforms of the American Revolution in Color John Mollo, 1975 Describes the principal military uniforms, insignia, and personal weapons of the British, American, German, French, and Indian forces, with an introductory commentary on the Revolution and the organization of the various armies. |
| british military hats history: Glass of the British Military, Ca. 1755-1820 Olive R. Jones, E. Ann Smith, 1985 Archaeologists and curators working on military sites have to address the problems of what kinds of objects were used by officers and men, how and when they were used and whether they were privately owned or supplied by the military. To help both these groups and for the interest of the general public an illustrated catalogue of glassware used by the British military in Canada from ca. 1755 to 1820 was compiled. The catalogue focusses on the Seven Years' War (1756-63), the American Revolution (1776-83) and the War of 1812-14. Categories used include drinking by type of beverage, storage and serving vessels, drinking glasses, wine glass coolers and finger glasses; eating vessels for condiments, serving vessels and desserts; canteens; health and personal care; and lighting. Material on ownership, sources of supply, and details on production are also included. |
| british military hats history: Make Do and Mend Great Britain. Ministry of Information, 2007 First published by the Ministry of Information in 1943--T.p. verso. |
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Soldiers of the British Coldstream Guard and Italian 1st Regiment "Granatieri di Sardegna" in full dress uniform wearing bearskins. A bearskin is a tall fur cap derived from mitre …
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Sep 16, 2024 · For the early adopters of the bearskin within British military units, the headdress was worn in battle during the Crimean War. But, with the introduction of the khaki uniform at …
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Military hats in the 19th century underwent significant evolution in terms of design and features. At the beginning of the century, military hats were typically modeled after …
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Mar 26, 2021 · We give it a hat’s off because the bearskin headdress uniquely connects French, British and Canadian military history. “If you arrive on the lawn of Parliament Hill by …
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The uniforms of the British Army currently exist in twelve categories ranging from ceremonial uniforms to combat dress (with full dress uniform and frock coats listed in addition). …
Bearskin - Wikipedia
Soldiers of the British Coldstream Guard and Italian 1st Regiment "Granatieri di Sardegna" in full dress uniform wearing bearskins. A bearskin is a tall fur cap derived from mitre caps worn by …
The bearskin: Everything you need to know about the iconic ...
Sep 16, 2024 · For the early adopters of the bearskin within British military units, the headdress was worn in battle during the Crimean War. But, with the introduction of the khaki uniform at the start …
Discover the EVOLUTION of 19th Century MILITARY HATS!
Military hats in the 19th century underwent significant evolution in terms of design and features. At the beginning of the century, military hats were typically modeled after traditional styles. For …
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Mar 26, 2021 · We give it a hat’s off because the bearskin headdress uniquely connects French, British and Canadian military history. “If you arrive on the lawn of Parliament Hill by 9:45 a.m., …
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Jun 7, 2021 · But with the British military reportedly testing the faux furs it seems that the regiments that won the honor on the battle may soon be wearing faux fur caps instead of bearskin.
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Fourth row: Three cornered hat 1768, light infantry cap 1782. Bottom row: Bi-cornered hat 1782, grenadier cap 1768, bi-cornered hat 1795. From the time of Cromwell’s New Model Army of 1645 …
