Possible kilt pins

[gilmore]

Some people glue magnets to the back of their kilt pins and use another on the other side of the cloth to keep from tearing holes in their kilts. I haven't tried it yet, but intend to. There are a couple of threads on it that you could probably find easily.

[ardchoille]

Some people glue magnets to the back of their kilt pins and use another on the other side of the cloth to keep from tearing holes in their kilts. I haven't tried it yet, but intend to. There are a couple of threads on it that you could probably find easily.

That's an excellent idea, I"ve never thought of doing that. It seems that would save wear and tear on the kilt.

[keepoffgrass]

I think you are referring to the old, (now retired) U.N. Peace Keeping Force blue beanie badge. They have since changed it to the below, which is still attached to my last beanie.

That ones really nice too. but I was talking about this one here.

i really like it

[Hamish]

James, that is a fine collection of insignia you have there. As for their suitability as kilt pins - well, I am not entirely convinced (sorry!). For me, the pin should have some relevance to the kilt to which it is attached unless, that is, it is of a purely ornamental design - but, I am sure you would be able to match some of those with a kilt (I could not!).

Also, I believe you should avoid widespread, or horizontal, designs, such as the wings, as these are so much more likely to become caught on furniture, shrubs and other obstacles we encounter in daily life. In this connection, I find that I even catch my X Marks pins from time to time, and have to be aware of this when wearing them. Vertical pins do tend to be less problematic in my view.

Having said that I, like you, am invariably on the lookout for items that might convert into unusual kilt pins as I am sick to the back teeth with tacky, moulded sword pins, especially those with clan emblems! The few sword pins I have, with one exception, are of sterling silver and were not mass-produced.

Good Luck with your search for something different.

[James MacMillan]

James, that is a fine collection of insignia you have there. As for their suitability as kilt pins - well, I am not entirely convinced (sorry!). For me, the pin should have some relevance to the kilt to which it is attached unless, that is, it is of a purely ornamental design - but, I am sure you would be able to match some of those with a kilt (I could not!).

Also, I believe you should avoid widespread, or horizontal, designs, such as the wings, as these are so much more likely to become caught on furniture, shrubs and other obstacles we encounter in daily life. In this connection, I find that I even catch my X Marks pins from time to time, and have to be aware of this when wearing them. Vertical pins do tend to be less problematic in my view.

Having said that I, like you, am invariably on the lookout for items that might convert into unusual kilt pins as I am sick to the back teeth with tacky, moulded sword pins, especially those with clan emblems! The few sword pins I have, with one exception, are of sterling silver and were not mass-produced.

Good Luck with your search for something different.

Hamish - Thanks for your insight! I haven't tried any of the horizontal pins as yet, but I take your meaning! One poster (Mr. MacDougal) has tried them and reported good results. Being sort of "kilt pin challenged" I have been switching out the ones I like from kilt to kilt. After your remarks about material damage, I thought to match a pin to a plaid and not move it.

Some of the USMC relevent pins will find homes on the Leatherneck tartans. Others may be matched to whim.

I am wearing the Leatherneck today, and will try the gold (USMC) wings, and save the HALO wings for another time. The HALO wings have more sharp edges anyway.

[davedove]

Yes, that looks quite nice. In fact, now I want one. Where did you get that pin/crest?

Alexis Malcolm has many military related kilt accessories:

http://www.alexismalcolmkilts.bigste...GETIWPERWRJPX0

In fact I see there are some new ones. I may have to go shopping.

[Ozman1944]

Also, if you go on Ebay, enter "Brooch Large" you'll find some great unusual kilt pins. Be a bit individualistic. Thistles & swords are fine, but I like variety.

[James MacMillan]

In fact, now I want one. Where did you get that pin/crest?

Sorry, I haven't a clue as to where I got it. It's sterling silver, and I think I got it in a PX in Japan? But I can't remember for sure. I've had it and worn it for over 20 years.

I've seen some similar ones on the net when looking for other things. Try googling different combinations of Marine, USMC, Jarhead, leatherneck, etc and jewellry or kilt pin, cap badge.

A good way to waste several hours.

[herminator]

Having said that I, like you, am invariably on the lookout for items that might convert into unusual kilt pins as I am sick to the back teeth with tacky, moulded sword pins, especially those with clan emblems!

Well then how about this:



I bought the spoon and fork (made of horn) recently, all held together with a strip of leather.

When the need comes I can remove them and with my sgian have my complete cutlery for dinner!

Now I just need the kilt for the pin!

[herminator]

The voyager communicator:



works perfectly as a kilt pin, here on my Campbell of Cawdor: