While I was only ever in the Army Cadets as a teenager, I have the greatest respect for those who have served.
My Grandfather served in the Cameronians during WWII and had to lead his men out of the Burmese jungle after they were trapped there with no supplies.
His brother served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) and his body was riddled with shrapnel after a tank he was in exploded.
My Grandfather lived until I was 13, but I still remember him with fondness and respect. My great-uncle (His brother) lived until a few months ago when he died from cancer.
My uncle served with the British Navy but bought himself out when his mother was diagnosed with cancer. He then served for about 6 years with the REME like my great-uncle.
He also died of cancer a few years ago and far too young.

For some time now I've wanted to honour these brave men and the memories and morals they all left me with.
What I'm looking for is a few ideas of a kilt outfit to do this.

At first the Cameronians didn't wear a tartan. In 1881 they adopted the Black Watch, and in 1891 changed to the Douglas tartan to reflect their early links with the Douglas clan.

So here's what I'm thinking of:
A Douglas kilt pleated to the stripe as per regimental standards with either Cameronian Belt buckle and cap badge and REME kilt pin, or a Black Watch kilt pleated to stripe with all Cameronian pins, badges and buckles.

My worry is that those who have served may take offence to my wearing any of this insignia at all.
I do have my cadets badge which is quite different from the official insignia, and would proudly wear that if anyone who had served preferred that.

What do you all think? Would I be overstepping my bounds in honouring my family this way?

For those interested parties, here are links to the following...

Douglas tartan as worn by the Cameronians

The Cameronians cap badge

A REME (Scottish) badge

And, to end, a picture of my Grandfather, William Donald, and the 9th Batallion Cameronians in (We think) 1944/45. (He's the officer on the far right of the picture.)






Thank you to you all for your input and your service.