I am in the process of having 3 Saxon style jackets converted to kilt jackets. After perusing several threads it seems many feel that pocket flap location is a dead giveaway on converted jackets. Then I came upon these 2 pics [often posted in these forums] of King Edward and Lord Lovat, I doubt these are jacket conversions:

kingedward.jpg

lordlovatinfrontofhises.jpg

When I look at both of these photos it seems clear to me that if the pockets were placed any higher [especially in the case of Lord Lovat] it would render the pockets useless. As far back as the pockets are, if the were any higher, a man would need 2, maybe 3 elbows per arm to retrieve the contents of the pockets.

Anyone else have thoughts?

Rondo