Here's one that is seen less often than the other regiments versions. I don't think it is less common than any of the others for any specific reason except that the Argylls seemed (In my experience anyway) to favour the Glengarry even in No1 Dress (Ceremonial) when the Balmoral was technically prescribed by regulations. Most of the more recent reference books seem to omit it too.
This one is dated 1962 and has a nickel cap badge which is correct for the period as the anodised aluminium (Staybrite) badge was introduced circa the mid '60s.
The red cloth backing to the cap badge has no historical or traditional significance but is an affectation that was not official but tolerated in parts of the regiment (pipers for example) from the end of the Victorian period until amalgamation into The Royal Regiment of Scotland. So, if you see one without a red backing it is not wrong and neither is it "text book".
If anyone has other examples please add them here for reference.
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Mark
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