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14th March 14, 05:06 AM
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 Originally Posted by OC Richard
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Interesting how chain straps have evolved over the years. Back 100 years ago the long-link style was very popular. When I started kiltwearing in the 70s everyone sold the dog-chain style. More recently big ornate chains have become popular, especially with pipe bands. I don't care for this trend myself, and I wear a long-link one when I do wear a chain.
I agree on the big ornate links. It's like they're all wearing Chains-of-Office as belts. 
I do love the look of long link chains and will be building myself one (sometimes called "Trombone Link" in the jeweler's trade) in the not too distant future, once I've got the forms cut.
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