Originally Posted by
Jock Scot
...Grouse Claw kilt pins are rather "old hat" and not as popular as they were, within certain "conservation groups" these days.
Right you are, I had a Badger Full Mask sporran and discovered that I really couldn't wear it anywhere. While it fascinated children it horrified and disgusted many adults.
I suppose I could have doubled-down on the dead creature thing and worn the Badger sporran and a Grouse Claw kilt pin!
You're also bang-on about the decline in popularity. Old catalogues always feature Grouse Claw kilt pins, and when I started kilt-wearing (1970s) I saw men wearing them all the time. I haven't seen anybody wear one around here in ages.
It's interesting to go back to the early 20th century and see the only kilt pins shown by a major Highland Outfitter (Fraser Ross) being the plain "blanket pin" and the Grouse Claw.
Last edited by OC Richard; 3rd October 24 at 02:13 AM.
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