RHF jacket, appropriate wear?

[David Thornton]

What purpose, or use, would this have to you or me? Could the ribbons be taken off & used as a jacket?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Scottish-RHF-No-...QQcmdZViewItem
David

[Bob C]

Just an opinion, but I think not, except, perhaps for a piper.

[Raphael]

I would get one to wear with my kilt, but with a few mods. I would replace the shiny buttons with regular buttons and remove any Military Insignia.

This style of jacket is totally fashionable for this season.

[macwilkin]

Hmm...good question. I do agree with Raph. that modifications, such as removing insignia, decorations, etc. would need to be made before a civilian wore it, but I also agree with Bob -- this particular type of tunic (No. 2 Dress) is very military in appearance and should probably be left as a piece of uniform, such as a pipe band, reenactment unit, etc.

I think a mufti (civilian) day jacket, even one that has been cut down from a Saxon sport coat/blazer would be far better for day wear. Just my opinion.

Cheers,

Todd

[bubba]

The jacket would probably work if you removed all the insignia and ribbons. Further, I'd have it dyed black to get away from the military coloring.

[David Thornton]

As cheap as it was, and appeared to be in good shape, I still think that it would have been a great jacket for around the farm, working the dogs. Not a dinner jacket, just a coat.
I'm still toying with the idea.
David