New US Army Kilt Belt

[longhuntr74]

I posted one pic of this on another thread, but wanted to post more pics.

With my interest in history and reenacting, I had the idea a couple years back that a Civil War Era Federal/Union saber belt or officer's belt with a two piece brass buckle would make a great kilt belt. It's been on my "list" since that time...but you know how that goes. It seems every time I looked at the website, the price was $5-$10 more than when I had last looked...so I finally decided to place my order back in February.

When I ordered, I got immediate confirmation that they'd get it made and shipped out. Knowing that it wasn't a "pull it off the shelf and drop it in the mail" type of situation, I was prepared to be patient...but a month later had received no word. I emailed the company to receive a response back the following day that they had had delays with a leather shipment, but that they expected it that week. Two or three more weeks...still nothing. Finally when I was about to call and cancel my order last friday, I received a UPS email that same day that the company had shipped a package to me. I finally received it today. I can't say that I'd recommend the company, but I'm quite happy with the product, the look, and the fit!

First, here's a pic with a commercial version buckle on my "gunbelt" that I have been wearing now for a couple of years. The belt is only 1.5" wide. A bit narrow.


Now here's the new belt and buckle...much better IMHO.

[CMcG]

The new belt is definitely an nice upgrade... kilts just don't look right with a 1.5" belt somehow.

That's unfortunate you had to wait so long, though. Who did you buy it from?

[Oddern]

Very nice belt. It's a shame it took so long.
Skål!

[Spartan Tartan]

Worth the wait. Very nice. Btw, I notice you are in Monterey. Are you at NPS or DLI?

[longhuntr74]

I'm at NPS...here for 18 months, earning a Master of Science degree.

[cavscout]

Congratulations on the new acquisition

I've got a smooth brass buckle like that I had considered doing much the same thing with but just just have not had the time nor the need to move it to the top of the action list.

[Highlander31]

Congratulations on the belt and buckle. Nice look.

Btw, black garters would go well with those hose and help balance the look with the belt and sporran (just my two cents worth.)

[KiltedDixon]

Sharp! I like the new belt better.

[SlackerDrummer]

Hey! Those look like Boy Scout socks from more than 20 years ago. I wish I still had mine.

[Really a McQueen]

Hey! Those look like Boy Scout socks from more than 20 years ago. I wish I still had mine.

I still have mine. Also have a pair from the 1970's, along with the garters (elastic is shot ), and the green tabs (flashes). It's scary what scouting uniform parts I still have.