Quote Originally Posted by rtc872 View Post
Unfortunately my Great-uncle died a couple years back without me ever having met him. I mean the tenacity of the man. If he could live to a hundred he could have waited until I got to Scotland to visit him. ;)

He and his brother both served in the blackwatch but his brother died in Italy. My Pop (Australian for grandfather) was fortunate enough to serve as a driver for a general in Scotland for most of the war.

I can add though that in the letter that came with the hackle and badge he wrote "wear then proud son"

Can I lastly add that one of the bands I played with wore the red hackle but with a clan badge. I wonder if bands have a dispensation.

Thank you all for your advice.
While your Uncle has given you his blessing in wearing the hackle and badge, if put in your place, I wouldn't wear either to risk losing or damaging them - that is quite the story and is a part of your Uncle's legacy and your heritage.

Again, that is what I would do in your place. What you do is entirely your business!