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    another strange Ebay sporran

    Of course it's listed as a "military officers" sporran- all old stuff is, on Ebay.

    Very strange. From the front it almost looks like a real sporran. Yes the cantle is made out of strangely patterned metal I've not seen before, and the tassel bells don't look like real tassel bells. But it more or less resembles one.

    The back is another story. I suppose this might be a theatrical prop, crudely thrown together.

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCOTTISH-MIL...item20f9565070
    Proud Mountaineer from the Highlands of West Virginia; son of the Revolution and Civil War; first Europeans on the Guyandotte

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    Quite possibly the ugliest "sporran" I have ever scene. If this sells at all, much less, neets it's price, I shall be completely gobsmacked.
    Orionson
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    I seek the things they sought." ~ Basho

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    All that fur sticking out from around the thistle is just strange. Well, the whole thing is just strange.
    Proudly Duncan [maternal], MacDonald and MacDaniel [paternal].

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    It's bad but not as bad as some of those full mask sporrans you have found on ebay!
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    Those tastles have an almost middle eastern look, and I think the thistle may have been added later.

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    Perhaps, he said (tongue in cheek) we need a new subforum called "How NOT to Accessorize your Kilt"
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Father Bill View Post
    we need a new subforum called "How NOT to Accessorize your Kilt"
    Like this?







    Last edited by OC Richard; 10th April 15 at 07:31 PM.
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    You got it, Richard!
    Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair with solid Welsh and other heritage.

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    Even the dog gets a nicer sporran than that!http://www.ebay.com/itm/351188165469...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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    The dog in SilvetOtter's link suggests there better be a treat in his sporran for him to wear it. I bet there isn't a kilt in his future though.

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