They don't have the crazy-high kits in the Army any more, I don't think, and haven't in many years, because of Shirtsleeve Order where the top of the kilt is visible.
You'll see a large number of photos of kilted soldiers in North Africa, Sicily, and Italy in WWII, and in Hong Kong more recently, in shirtsleeves.
The kilts are a bit higher than civilian kilts, but the height of the kilt is proportional to the wearer.
Here's a fairly recent photo of the Drum Major of The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders in shirtsleeve order where the top of the kilt is visible. Still the green binding of course.
Here are soldiers of the current Royal Regiment Of Scotland in shirtsleeve order. The kilts don't seem all that high.
BTW note that the shirts are devoid of insignia. The Drum Major's rank is worn on a leather wrist strap.
Seems like Americans, when imitating this order of dress, always cover the shirt with dozens of badges, patches, and pins.
Last edited by OC Richard; 10th January 15 at 06:10 AM.
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