Military issue 182-96-108

[graham_s]

I spent 15 years in the UK Military.
I've seen the size format before

[James MacMillan]

What do the numbers 182-96-108 on a label sewn on a military issue O.R. kilt signify?

Thanks

You are all wrong!

This is an ancient tally system used to pass on critical data from one kilt wearer to the next kilt wearer.

The three number groups indicate the cumulative number of times that, while wearing that kilt, the wearer was asked the following.

Number group one - What’s under the kilt?
Number group two – Where’s your bagpipes?
Number group three – Aren’t you cold?

182-96-108 is a rather low number and indicates that the kilt in question was not worn very often and should have plenty of wear left. I have one rather old kilt, which has a current register of 6823-2933-733. I should mention that I live in a warm climate.

By use of this number, you are able to gage the amount of wear left in a kilt. Most well made kilts will last until each group of numbers is well into six digits.

I hope this clears it up for you. It’s always nice to help out the newly kilted.

[Amoskeag]

You are all wrong!
This is an ancient tally system used to pass on critical data from one kilt wearer to the next kilt wearer.

That's pretty funny

[ChattanCat]

Thanks Jay.

[James MacMillan]

Just trying to maintain the high quality of accuracy that is normally available on this fine forum.............

[macwilkin]

Repeating my earlier question to gilmore (who may not have seen it):

What regiment/tartan is the kilt, and what other information is on the label? Inquiring minds want tae ken!

T.