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22nd February 14, 12:33 PM
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High rise military kilts
In another thread:
( http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...ad.php?t=80390 ),
One post states that: "Military kilts usually had a very high "rise" meaning that they were high-waisted, coming up to the ribs. The total length of military kilts used to be 27" regardless of the height of the man the kilt was issued to. "
I'm wondering if this is still true, "in the modern era", and if it may be a reason why we sometimes see both regular troops, and cadets, wearing kilts well down past their knees ... As a result of being given the first kilt that fits their waist, but the straps and buckles not being moved, so that the bottom of their kilt hangs at or above their knees? Any thoughts?
Last edited by jhockin; 22nd February 14 at 12:34 PM.
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