Quote Originally Posted by madmacs View Post
Well if legend, myth and rumour are to be believed... It's purpose WAS to hold the inner and outer apron together...

One of the many citations: http://www.gaelicclothing.com/kiltpins.htm

Personally I like the clan crest pins I have, so until I can afford a nice silver battleaxe one I'll be using them...
if you carefully read that passage again, you will see the it was NOT to hold the aprons together