OC Richard, some great photos there.

I suppose I should have stated that the belt is not worn with Mess Dress. Mess dress is Black tie, the only time we wore a belt was when we were in Shirt Sleeve Order or on our jacket in No 1 and No 2 Dress.

Soldiers and Officers do not wear dirks, except for Pipers in Ceremonial Dress. A lot of ex soldiers still wear the Kilts and Trews in the Military manner as showing their respect for their Regiment.

I have seen a lot of civilians with belts, especially at weddings etc. Must be a fashion statement.