Full dress was only restored for the drummers, pipers and band after WW1. This poster demonstrates the diversity of uniforms in The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in the years just before World War 2. The sergeant who is in the centre of this group wears khaki service dress which was as far as the Highland regiments went for ceremonial uniform. The tunic is the same basic pattern that was worn during WW1 but smartened up. The rise-and-fall collar worn by the other ranks had regimental badges and there was a brass curved title on the shoulder straps. The white leather belt replaced the webbing belt which was worn in this order of dress for several years after the war. He has a glengarry, although the khaki Tam O’Shanter was still worn for less formal occasions.
The soldier in the background is dressed for battle, with a similar khaki service dress tunic and a helmet. He has a kilt but no sporran. Photos of the regiment on campaign in India or the Middle East, in this period, show the kilt worn with a canvas apron to protect the front. He has the wartime webbing equipment that was introduced in 1908, and a bag on his chest for a respirator. He wears khaki hose, probably worn with puttees.
