Greatcoat with the kilt?

[g koch]

What Price Glory has something you might like.
For the Brit:


http://www.whatpriceglory.com/ukunif.htm


For the Yank:


http://www.whatpriceglory.com/usunif2.htm

[Joel]

I'm not trying to hijack the thread, but as long as we're talking about military jackets and kilts... what does everyone think of a U.S. Navy-style peacoat with a kilt?

In my opinion, I think it could work. I've seen footage of Edinburgh's 2005 Hogmanay Celebration where guitarist Sam Lewis was wearing something similar a peacoat while kilted - and that looked fine. So, I think it's really up to personal choice, really. Comfort is the key.

[Riverkilt]

Methinks a bit too long...but I'll let you know for sure after I get my Navy tartan semi-trad from Rocky and try it out with my pea coat.

Ron

[Amoskeag]

Go for it! Greatcoats are great with kilts.

Here's my Grand Illusions replica Union Cavalry greatcoat. (sorry folks, Grand Illusions retired from busines).
Ron

Nice, I wear my CW infantry greatcoat. When did you get the coat from GI?
During the early 90's a lot of his greatcoats were my by a friend of mine by the name of Sutherland. He was my mentor on all things Scottish years ago. It would be cool if he made that one. I also use a huge 19thC charcoal gray travelling cloak that I stole from my wife. A few mods turned it into a 18thC mens cloak. I've got to get my camera fired up soon and I'll post pics if I can figure it out.

The Brit Great coat looks "Wicked Nice"
Bob

[Riverkilt]

Thanks Bob,

My rememberer is usually on the fritz, but for sure I bought the union cavalry greatcoat from Grand Illusions back in the mid to late '90s for sure. I remember I thought they'd "forgotten" to hem the bottom...got some of my first polite education on authenticity when I called them.

Didn't do any reenacting, just liked to dress up and go shopping for fun. Even bought a pair of cavalry knee boots from Cavalry Regimental Supply (think that's their name). Would go to Home Depot in full cavalry garb like I was just off the post and in town for supplies.

Sooner or later a youngster would be staring at me. I'd go over to him and bend down and whisper in his ear, "Son, don't ever, ever ever join the Army...don't ever join the Army son." Wondering now, ten years later, if maybe I messed up the current recruiting efforts somehow.

Of course it was also a great "around the campfire" coat for camping in the mountains.

Would be cool if your friend sewed it up. Its very well done.

Ron

[Riverkilt]

Okay, mine arrived today. Already put the first layer of Febreeze on them...whoa!

The Sweedish one is new and fits and has buttons on. Has a nice inside wallet pocket too.

The British is new but is a tight fit and I will have to sewn on the buttons. By the time I finish sewing and bleeding it'll look like its been in combat.

Ron

Fabric is nice and heavy

[OFCJAX]

Personally, I've always been a fan of "Ike" jackets.

[majdan]

I've got a WPG battledress (Ike jacket) and love it. Stay away from their light weight ones unless you have a very trim waist.

[cacunn]

I just received a copy of 'The Sportsman's Guide' catalog it lists a British Military Greatcoat (used) for $20.00

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=387296

[g koch]

I just received a copy of 'The Sportsman's Guide' catalog it lists a British Military Greatcoat (used) for $20.00

http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=387296

Couldn't pass up that price. Got an XL.

It just arrived. VERY nice. Comes to about 8" off the floor.