Quote Originally Posted by Malcolm MacWilliam View Post
Interesting that the term "blanket pin" in 18th century jargon is an annular (circular metal with attached swivel pin) or a pennanular (pin is not attached). I use these as pins to attach the great kilt to my shoulder, never thought about wearing one as a kilt pin. The annulars are very popular among 18th century reenactors, and pennaulars among the Jacobites. Malcolm


Oh no...
I hope this isn't what we've been talking about all alon, and that I've got it all wrong again.

What I have looks exactly like a giant safetypin, and it is made from wire a little thicker than those wire clothes hangers. There is no "circular metal with attached swivel pin" or anything like that.