Band Uniforms

Some variation to Boys Uniform when in a band In 1886 a forage (pillbox) cap with an extra row of braid (boys) was introduced and in 1888 a peaked cap with an extra row of braid (Band Sergeants’) was used. These caps were discontinued in 1902. In 1949 the use of the kilt for Boys in Pipe Bands was approved. In 1977, a rule was introduced allowing Drum-Majors to wear the uniform of their rank with the addition of white gauntlets, a sash could be worn, bearing the emblem of The Boys’ Brigade and Company, Battalion or District designation only. Since the 1980's bands have been allowed to wear a "Band Activity Dress" when appropriate "Where the band is participating in special events outside normal Brigade activities. Such band activity must be readily identifiable with The Boys' Brigade."
Bandmasters Over the years, the main accoutrement of Bandmasters’ uniform has been a special cap. In 1888 it was an army regulation shape with white Hercules braid. In 1902 a droop-peak round cap was introduced with a band of black oak-leaf pattern and company number at front. In 1912 this was changed to a peak cap, dark navy blue with a black oak-leaf pattern band, one row of white piping round top and a BB anchor (As per staff-sergeant ) at front. Black buttons with anchor crest with straps. In 1984 the blue field-service cap, as worn by lady officers, was approved. A navy blue jacket suit would be worn.
Pipe-Majors & Pipebands
	In 1936, Bandmasters of Pipe Bands (Pipe-Majors) could wear the Glengarry with special badge, a Staff-Sgt’s anchor in a thistle crest. This badge was discontinued circa 1976 after which the standard Officers’ Glengarry cap badge was worn.