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    I just went through my 1940's edition of the British Army Uniforming regulations, and I see nothing referring to the kilt pin. However, every military photo I have seen from the WWI era to the present has it facing down.

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    I'd imagine it's so that, if the pin ever came unclasped for any reason, it wouldn't just fall out.

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    Kilt pin down

    Apparently it was due to Quenn Victoria who had to preserve a soldier's modesty when his apron flapped. She removed her hat pin and pinned downwards. True or not ???
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    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher
    I'd imagine it's so that, if the pin ever came unclasped for any reason, it wouldn't just fall out.

    Andrew.
    Whether there are any rules or not, this is the most reasonable and practical answer I could think of.
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    I used to wear one of those diaper pins with my kilt during the day. I guess I was wearing it upside down, too, with the snap at the top.

    Now, I just leave a more decorative pin on the kilt all the time.
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    I looked at those pins... They look like they'd leave large holes in the fabric.

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    This pic is from my archives, circa the outbreak of WWI:


    Interesting pic, note the absence of sporrans.

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    And note that the kilt pins are closer to the belt line than the hemline.

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