Penannular brooches and the like

[Woodsheal]

I know many will consider this sacrilege but, just wear what you like! Unless you are actually at an event where you are doing some historical re-enacting I don't see why you don't wear the pin or broach that you like the best.

That's the point. We ARE talking about this in the context of historic reenactment, are we not? Otherwise, why talk about period garb such as the belted plaid at all? By your reasoning, why not wear a German infantry helmet from 1916 with your "great kilt", or carry an Etruscan sword?

If one is going through the trouble of assembling an historic outfit from a past century, then make it as "historic" as possible. Otherwise, it just becomes silly and "Halloweenish". Kind of like the SCA...!