khaki battledress kilts

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I know that lack of evidence does not necessarily disprove something. However, when I was living in Toronto going to University in the mid-70's I used to regularly sort through the literally piles of old Canadian army surplus kilts which were available from several Army Surplus stores. I remember the best was call Hercules at around Yonge and Dundas Streets. There were lots of the Hodden Grey Toronto Scottish with a blue fringe as I recall. Black Watch, Gordon, Fraser and Hunting Stewart were mixed in the piles but I never saw a khaki one or one with a muted or simplified tartan.

I only wish I had had the foresight and money to know what was to come. These were well worn but beautifully made heavy 8 yard military kilts. I bought a couple that fit me at the time but I recall they were about $20. If I had only known I would have bought many more in sizes to accommodate my soon to be expanding girth.