Lots of folks here like to assemble historic kilt outfits for "living history" and reenactment situations such as RenFaires, 17th century, the `45 Rebellion, etc. In many photos posted of guys dressed for these occasions, one sees the unfortunate habit of wearing modern "balmorals." Even worse is when the balmorals are worn with modern metal clan badges! These items did not exist as such prior to the 19th century.

Here is a source for correct knit Scots bonnets:

http://www.qualitycaps.co.uk/pages/p...ts-3tc-all.asp

The "Rob Roy" and "Indigo" versions are correct for 18th c., including the `45. For earlier periods, including RenFaire, one should go with the "Woad" version. (The "Hummel" would be for the late 18th c. and Napoleonic periods.)

Hope this helps folks add to their authenticity when doing the historic "thing"...!