Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
I'm wondering if it's a conversion, though. Based on the low position of the buttons and the pockets, it looks like it was cut down from a longer jacket. My guess would be that they used the cut-off material for the Crail sleeve patches and epaulettes. All in all, though, it makes for a nice kilt jacket!
In looking at some older (mid-20th century) photos, I was struck by just how many had lower pocket flaps than today's Argyll jackets. It made me feel better about my conversion.