Belt Buckle Advice

[Peter C.]

No particular comment on the Native buckle ... just wanted to comment that a kilt belt should be at least 2in in width. Others on here have said 2 1/2in, but many British and Commonwealth Scottish regiments throughout history have worn a 2in belt. I distinctly remember seeing some Canadian Black Watch soldiers in 2in belts with locket-style buckles!

Mark O - Ohio

I believe You are right, most kilt belts in the British Army are 2 1/4in, only pipers wear 3in belts with their dress uniforms. Locket style buckles are very common in the British Army, I am thinking of making mine (which has nothing to do with Scottish regiments) into a kilt belt.

Peter

[Peter C.]

I read a post from a Scottish guy in Scotland, that the tartan kilt was developed in post celtic Scotland, and indeed when I was young, all things Scottish were decorated with thistles and other scottish designs. Then over the years the celtic theme became popular. So that is already mixing two cultures, one old one new.

However more important is the fact often stated in these forums:- The kilt is not a costume or a uniform, it is an item of clothing. As such, like any other item of clothing, you can wear anything with it that looks good and feels good to you. I'm not sure about that belt but that buckle looks good to me.

Peter