What do you guys (squids and jarheads) think of this tartan?

**Drac** · 21st April 11, 06:23 PM

Was playing around in the Tartan Register and found this -

Info-

http://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/tar....aspx?ref=3104

http://www.internationaltartans.co.u...-marine-corps/

Jim

**Spartan Tartan** · 21st April 11, 06:31 PM

This is one of the many "navy tartans" I ran across when I was thinking of my Navy kilt. I like it, but decided for the Edzell as that seems to be more accepted as the Navy tartan. I actually like that it was designed "for those in peril at sea" and would enjoyed a kilt in this tartan potentially some day. I like that it has purple too--kind of a Joint service tartan, so to speak.

Since there really is NOT an officially recognized Navy tartan, one could wear this as their Navy tartan just as much as anyone else might choose Edzell. That said, I'd bet you would need a custom run of the material to make a kilt.

Edit/note: my Edzell is a sportkilt--which incidentally I do NOT like--and they only offer Edzell. So when I really get my Navy kilt, I may actually still get this one you have here. I'm thinking of a 5-yd semi-trad from Rocky. I just need to save my pennies.

**Drac** · 21st April 11, 06:38 PM

Got an Edzell on the way and one day to have a Sea Bee one. Not gotten around to subs yet (though been is every other community) so Polaris really isn't me. Did 5 years active at sea (and a few Reserve ATs) so this has some appeal.

Jim

**Spartan Tartan** · 21st April 11, 06:48 PM

Yeah, I did a few years (read 4) with the bubbleheads...I like Polaris, but prefer edzell. If I were to have 2 woo kilts for navy, it'd be Edzell and this one. I've been thinking a lot about designing another "navy" kilt. I'm in a joint assignment right now, so I've even considered a Joint Service Tartan....but most likely, it would never get utilized. I'm sure I could get it approved and pay to have it registered, but...

**The Thirsty Viking** · 21st April 11, 07:04 PM

Personally, I am not a fan of the purple stripes. I get the symbolism, just never been a fan of the color.

I have always loved the Edzell, and that is what I will be getting. but since you have an Edzell on the way, then I say if you like it, then it is perfect.

It still surprises me that the all the other services have an officially recognized Tartan, but not the Navy.

**Whidbey78** · 21st April 11, 07:33 PM

I like the tartan, but the Edzel and Beartrap are ahead of it in line. I really wish someone would make a tartan for Naval Aviation. Us airdales are always forgotten.

**The Thirsty Viking** · 21st April 11, 07:53 PM

Originally Posted by Whidbey78

I like the tartan, but the Edzel and Beartrap are ahead of it in line. I really wish someone would make a tartan for Naval Aviation. Us airdales are always forgotten.

Agreed!

I got on a tartan designer and came up with these for Naval Aviation..

And with the Brown stripe for the Brownshoes!

And one more... my favorite:

**Whidbey78** · 22nd April 11, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by The Thirsty Viking

Agreed!

I got on a tartan designer and came up with these for Naval Aviation..

And with the Brown stripe for the Brownshoes!

And one more... my favorite:

I like the second one. Wish I could afford to have a weaver make a few yards! Then all I'd have to do is soak it overnight in a mix of MIL-PRF 83282 and JP-5 and smear a bit of 8802 on it...you know, for authenticity!

As an airframer I still think of hyd fluid as a condiment, and PD-680 as a nice mixer. It has a slightly minty aftertaste, reminiscent of Southern Comfort.

**Geoff Withnell** · 22nd April 11, 06:25 AM

Originally Posted by The Thirsty Viking

Personally, I am not a fan of the purple stripes. I get the symbolism, just never been a fan of the color.

I have always loved the Edzell, and that is what I will be getting. but since you have an Edzell on the way, then I say if you like it, then it is perfect.

It still surprises me that the all the other services have an officially recognized Tartan, but not the Navy.

Actually, I don't think that the Army or Marine Corps have "officially" recognized their tartans. I know there is no mention of the kilt or tartan in USMC uniform regs. When I wear my Leatherneck kilt, it is as "appropriate civilian attire". The Coast Guard has a pipe band, that wears the kilt in the Coastie tartan officially.

**Mickey** · 22nd April 11, 07:05 AM

Quite right, Geoff. The USMC does not officially sanction the Leatherneck tartan. It is a corporate tartan only, though as Matt mentioned, it has been unofficially adopted as the "official" tartan by most. I expect the other services are very similar in situation. I love mine, and it does get recognized on occasion, and once, greatly excited an elderly gent who served in the 50's to know that he could get one himself.