Old Fort MacArthur Days 2017

**OC Richard** · 8th July 17, 08:12 PM

I spent another day hanging out, drinking single malt, eating fish & chips, and piping at Fort MacArthur on the coast in San Pedro (California).

Old Fort MacArthur Days brings together re-enactors, military vehicle collectors, and military enthusiasts each year.

With a WWI re-enactor. (My kilt is by House Of Edgar made of the 18oz MOD style tartan, with the grass-green binding.)

Piping for scotch! With a Bren Gun Carrier on the cliffs overlooking the ocean.

Piping up the hill by the trees. (The pipes are WWII vintage, made under MOD contract by Starck, London.)

The inspiration for my kit comes from a number of WWII images:

(Note the pale tape on the puttees, a Black Watch thing.)

(Below, the piper is wearing the Full Dress black leather dirk belt with his Battle Dress.)

**grizzbass** · 9th July 17, 02:42 PM

I meant to pay attention this year and attend as it looks fun. Great outfit and info.

**DotDLL** · 9th July 17, 02:43 PM

Looking good! I like the impression.

Those House of Edgar kilts are really nice. I have one too, in what might be the same material: 18 oz Royal Stewart. It's easily one of my favorite kilts. The material hangs well, looks nice, and has a comfortable feel to it.

**OC Richard** · 9th July 17, 05:46 PM

Originally Posted by DotDLL

Looking good! I like the impression.

Those House of Edgar kilts are really nice. I have one too, in what might be the same material: 18 oz Royal Stewart. It's easily one of my favorite kilts. The material hangs well, looks nice, and has a comfortable feel to it.

Thanks!

Yes that fabric is very nice, the slightly fuzzy blanketlike heavy stuff worn by Other Ranks. It holds its pleats wonderfully.

About the impression, my bonnet is sorely in need of Jocking! I did that today, a day late! Soaked the bonnet and put it on my head and worked it into a more lived-in shape.

Just what puttees the Pipe Major would have worn has been difficult to pin down. I've seen WWII and post-WWII photos showing the Pipe Major wearing

1) ordinary (non-Black Watch) puttees, drab with drab tape

2) Black Watch style puttees, drab with pale tape (light khaki? white?)

3) special Pipe Major puttees, light khaki with pale tape.

Here's the latter, in 1957. Pale hose, pale puttees with pale tape.