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Irish Pennant
I am a little confused, after a 30 year career in the Canadian military, retiring as a Warrant Officer my job on parade was to be extremely critical of any Irish Pennants. This evening my wonderful Ancient MacDougall kilt arrived from John at Keltoi.The first thing apparent were the threads, are they then Scottish Pennants ???
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 Originally Posted by dakuda
I am a little confused... are they then Scottish Pennants ???
A frayed knot.
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They appear to be the basting threads used to keep the pleats in place during shipping. They should be removed carefully before wearing the kilt.
"Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy." - Albert Einstein
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Some like it.....okay....one guy in Phoenix, Arizona five years ago liked it....
Last edited by Riverkilt; 6th May 13 at 11:34 PM.
Ol' Macdonald himself, a proud son of Skye and Cape Breton Island
Lifetime Member STA. Two time winner of Utilikiltarian of the Month.
"I'll have a kilt please, a nice hand sewn tartan, 16 ounce Strome. Oh, and a sporran on the side, with a strap please."
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Okay...this is kind of mean but I chuckle a little every time I see this, Ron.
The Official [BREN]
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Chuckled at the reference to "Irish Pennants" - haven't heard that phrase since my days at RMC 30 years ago! I too have a MacDougall Ancient (box pleated) from Keltoi. Absolutely love it. Haven't been able to get to the Keltoi website in the last few days. Was wondering if the business had closed for some reason. Hope not, first rate service and quality work.
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I just checked the Keltoi site and it is up and running.
proud U.S. Navy vet
Creag ab Sgairbh
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Phil, what was the meaning of "Irish pennant" in your military context?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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Being the son of an Officer of the Royal Navy, I have been looking for pictures of scruffy rope ends on some rigging! Little did I know there was another meaning. 
Last edited by Jock Scot; 7th May 13 at 06:47 AM.
" Rules are for the guidance of wise men and the adherence of idle minds and minor tyrants". Field Marshal Lord Slim.
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referred to the wee thread ends that had a strange habit of appearing on the seams of shirts,tunics,pants,etc just as the sergeant major stopped to inspect you ;)
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