Special Kilt Pins

**Whidbey78** · 2nd July 10, 11:43 PM

This may or may not be the best place for this discussion, so mod's can move it to its proper forum(and erase this line as well if needed). Anywho...

Another member recently inquired about a rattlesnake kilt pin, and another a firefighter's badge kilt pin. I got to thinking...seldom a good thing...what do members of the rabble have that they would rank as a favorite or most sentimental kilt pin. It doesn't have to be top of the list and multiples are welcome. It doesn't have to be traditional, antique, expensive or flashy. It simply has to be one that means a lot to you personally. And please, no banter about tradition or what's proper. This is simply sharing unique, unusual and beyond all else, special kilt pins and a brief explanation about why it's special to you.

Here's one of mine.

I made this from a doorknob trim ring, polymer clay, clear arcrylic and a pic of my son to wear to my wedding. My wife and I wanted him to be there for the ceremony, but he couldn't make the flight, so we almost eloped at the courthouse instead. My parents stepped up and told us to have our wedding as we planned, they payed us back for the plane tickets to Vegas, and took care of him while we were gone(being spoiled by Grandma and Grandpa must have been rough for the little guy). I love this pin and have only worn it when my "Little Man" couldn't be there. It will also be in my bag next week when I leave for Ft. Sill, OK., even though he's a lot bigger now.

**Bugbear** · 3rd July 10, 12:13 AM

A member of the forum, who has not logged in for a long time, sent me a zebra pin for a kilt pin.

I used to have a picture, up in the gallery, of the pin next to a tile relief sculpture of a zebra I had made before I joined the forum.

If the pin is slanted, as if the zebra is rearing back on it's hind legs, it is very similar to the sculpture's posture.

Moosedog didn't even tell me what she was sending, just that she wanted to send me something, and if it would be all right. I didn't know her very well and was nervous about giving my address, but decided to after a few PMs.

She said it was something that she felt she should send me when she saw it. It was all a little bit weird, reading each other through our posts on the forum like that. However, she hit the nail on the head.

**ABG0819** · 3rd July 10, 06:06 AM

Probably my most special kilt pin is this one.

Though not noticeably special it has sentimental value. My father passed away suddenly in 2005 and he was a Vietnam Vet. Not to mention that Vietnam Vets were treated badly upon there return home. It is my way of thanking these special heroes and my father specifically.

Graham

**Whidbey78** · 3rd July 10, 07:55 PM

I have a similar pin, but had never thought of using it for a kilt pin.

I also wear a POW/MIA pin pretty often...no point posting pics of that one since it's so common.

**macbheatha** · 7th July 10, 10:33 AM

My kilt pin is in the form of a silver quill. It is about 3 inches long and has an Edinburgh hallmark for 1917. I wore it to my graduation. Reminds me that the pen should always be mightier than the sword...

**Bob C** · 7th July 10, 11:48 AM

Originally Posted by macbheatha

My kilt pin is in the form of a silver quill. It is about 3 inches long and has an Edinburgh hallmark for 1917. I wore it to my graduation. Reminds me that the pen should always be mightier than the sword...

I have been looking for exactly such a pin. Never found the right one. I want it because I am a journalist and a pin shaped like a laptop computer would just look bad.

**ThistleDown** · 7th July 10, 05:04 PM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

I have been looking for exactly such a pin. Never found the right one. I want it because I am a journalist and a pin shaped like a laptop computer would just look bad.

Not yet a quill, Bob, but if you know a silver craftsman this might make a good pattern.

Rex (t-o-o)

**Old Hippie** · 8th July 10, 02:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bob C.

I have been looking for exactly such a pin. Never found the right one. I want it because I am a journalist and a pin shaped like a laptop computer would just look bad.

Not to mention wearing a fedora with a "Press" card in it would be a major fashion faux pas.

:ootd: