I've just bought myself one of these sporrans sold as 'army surplus' because I like the look of them. It's an unissued sporran to 'The Queen's Own Highlanders' with the thistle and crown sporran badge. I do have a family link with the Seaforth Highlanders as it was my father's old regiment, although I never served myself. I thought about changing the sporran badge, but then I don't want to ruin the sporran by making extra holes, so I'm going to keep it as it is and wear it with pride. I understand that this type of sporran is still worn by members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, although I can't see any harm in me wearing it as anything sold as 'army surplus' has in a way been de-commisioned and fallen into the public domain. However Matt Newsome's post is very encouraging. As has been pointed out they are far more roomier and more functional than a civilian sporran. Also I have a very big frame and a civilian sporran looks a bit puny on me. I also love the way the horse hair 'swings' when you walk. In fact I just love my sporran !