Quote Originally Posted by peacekeeper83 View Post
Remember the Saffron was first worn as a military kilt back in 1859 ish, so it had to be older than that, to represent the Irish. and the solid colored kilts can be seen in photos dated late 19th and early 20th centuries..Its the recent appearance of the Irish tartans that is the new addition to the kilting world. (with some exceptions of course)
What is the source, please, for an 1859 date on Saffron kilts being worn as a military kilt? All of my research on the subject points to the Irish Regiments of the British Army adopting the saffron kilt right around the time of the First World War, as well as its adoption by some Irish nationalists, most notably Patrick Pearse.

Regards,

Todd