Flashes with Rosettes?

[Tattoo Bradley]

Yeah, not something your average kiltie should wear.

[Mike1]

Mmmmm, perhaps a light blue with a white rosette wouldn't be so bad.

Cajunscot, you'll doubtless understand.

[macwilkin]

Mmmmm, perhaps a light blue with a white rosette wouldn't be so bad.

Cajunscot, you'll doubtless understand.

Aye...I like it!

T.

[SnakeEyes]

Not something I'd wear, they look a bit too... flashy, no pun intended. No reason anyone else shouldn't wear them though. I imagine they might look good during a parade or something, on a band of pipers or whatever.

[macwilkin]

I've wanted a pair of flashes from Cullin for a while now; perhaps when I order my new regulation doublet. But I see nothing wrong with civilians wearing flashes with rosettes; yes, they are a "military" fashion, but so is a lot of traditional Highland "kit" -- remember that the Scottish regiments created much of the traditions of Highland attire, and that many items, like the kilt pin, the glengarry, and even the cut of kilt jackets -- have a military origin.

Remember, many things that were once "practical" with Highland attire have become more ornamental and traditional, as with many aspects of military uniforms in general. The "buff strap" of the 3rd US Infantry or the rope knot on USMC dress covers stand for very practical things (a knapsack strap and a way to distinguish friend from foe) but are today largely ceremonial.

Now, a Argyll kilt panel -- I wouldn't wear one, because I am not, nor have been, an NCO in the Argylls. Specific Regimental symbols are one thing -- but flashes with rosettes -- based on military fashion, but that's no different than the majority of the Highland attire we wear today.


But I see nothing wrong with civilians wearing flashes with rosettes -- how is that any different from a civilian wearing a tartan of a regiment he did not serve in? Just thinking out loud, not wishing to offend anyone...

T.