laurel or oak leaves on cap?

[Andy Bradbury]

Hello,

I am a serving British ship master and I am wondering what the difference is between oak or laurel leaves on the peak of the masters cap. I need to buy a new cap and I am not sure which one to buy. Any searches on the internet seem to refer to naval or American caps.

Thanks!

[Tony Morcom]

Hi Andy and welcome to the site.

I too have had a look through the web for info but sadly just as British ships are dwindling so too are the outfitters. I would suggest contacting Miller & Raynor Tel UK 023 8033 3771 email sales@miller-rayner.co.uk to see what they say as they offer both types for sale. Personally I suspect that the oak leaves are something to do with seniority such as commodore of the fleet or the senior master on a passenger liner. Would be great if you could post the definitive answer when you find out.

[j.sabourn]

Think you"ll find they are laurel leaves. regards John Sabourn.

[Gulliver]

Laurel,Oak .........or Eucalyptus-I'm afraid we lesser mortals just called it Scrambled Eggs ........sir !

Gulliver.


PS The best leaves were of at least three months duration....

[Celsis]

Hello,

I am a serving British ship master and I am wondering what the difference is between oak or laurel leaves on the peak of the masters cap. I need to buy a new cap and I am not sure which one to buy. Any searches on the internet seem to refer to naval or American caps.

Thanks!

You still wear a steaming bonnet?

[Gulliver]

Hello,

I am a serving British ship master and I am wondering what the difference is between oak or laurel leaves on the peak of the masters cap. I need to buy a new cap and I am not sure which one to buy.

Thanks!

We're not sure either Andy-but we all agree that this will be the least decision you'll be worrying about as a Master in the years to come.....

Gulliver

[Andy Bradbury]

Very true

I had never given it a passing thought but now her indoors wants me to wear my uniform for our upcoming wedding, it nornally only gets an airing for rememberance day.

The fact that hundreds of people have not replied leads me to believe it is not that important. I will just go with what Miller Rayner suggest.

Thanks for your replies chaps!

[j.sabourn]

Andy, got one kicking around the house somewhere unless the dog has gotten to it. You could have borrowed if you had lived close to. Size 7 and a quarter, most people think that is big? used to be 6 and 7/8 so head must have got bigger as got older.Have a good wedding. Cheers John Sabourn.