A khaki wartime balmoral often worn during active duty and carried in a pocket when wearing a helmet. This particular balmoral was owned by RSM Frank Jamieson.

The tourri — that fuzzy little pom-pom perched proudly atop Highland headgear — is more than just flair. It has deep linguistic roots and a solid spot in Scottish military and civilian dress history. Tourri (sometimes spelled torrie, tory, or touree) means a tuft, bunch, or small woolen ball (especially on a bonnet). Many British and Canadian Army Highland regiments adopted coloured tourris, from the standard issue olive drab, as regimental identifiers. The 48th Highlanders did so early in WW2 while in the UK.