Quote Originally Posted by Tobus View Post
Hmm, very interesting! I was sort of hoping this was one of those things that individuals added to their uniforms as a sort of field-expedient solution. But it appears not. I wonder who ordered the kilts. Were these ordered by regimental supply personnel specific to a unit, or in larger bulk orders by an acquisitions department? I guess what I'm getting at is that if these were put in by the kilt makers, I would assume they were specified in the order. You mention that you see them in all the Seaforth kilts, but what about others, like Gordons? It would be interesting to know if this was a Seaforth-specific addition, and if so, why. Someone was behind it.

Not that it makes any huge difference in the world, but still, little details of military history like this are interesting. Someone may find it useful in a hundred years.
I have this nagging feeling in the back of my mind that maybe the Queens Own Cameronians also had this sort of elastic, but I'm not sure. Could just be the Seaforths. I bet others here on the board will chime in.