Possible kilt pins

[herminator]

Having said that I, like you, am invariably on the lookout for items that might convert into unusual kilt pins as I am sick to the back teeth with tacky, moulded sword pins, especially those with clan emblems!

Well then how about this:



I bought the spoon and fork (made of horn) recently, all held together with a strip of leather.

When the need comes I can remove them and with my sgian have my complete cutlery for dinner!

Now I just need the kilt for the pin!

[herminator]

The voyager communicator:



works perfectly as a kilt pin, here on my Campbell of Cawdor:

[arrScott]

The voyager communicator ... works perfectly as a kilt pin, here on my Campbell of Cawdor:

That is heroically geeky. I salute you!

I could see a Klingon insignia making an awesome-looking kilt pin, if its angularity doesn't make it impractical. For those who didn't spend the summer of 1988 reading every Star Trek novel in order, you can see the Klingon insignia on this mug:



Per the original post, I can't imagine anything better for the Leatherneck tartan than the USMC insignia, in pewter, black, green, or desert tan.

[ccga3359]

That is heroically geeky. I salute you!

I could see a Klingon insignia making an awesome-looking kilt pin, if its angularity doesn't make it impractical. For those who didn't spend the summer of 1988 reading every Star Trek novel in order, you can see the Klingon insignia on this mug:



Per the original post, I can't imagine anything better for the Leatherneck tartan than the USMC insignia, in pewter, black, green, or desert tan.

And just how are you going to attach that mug kiltpin to your kilt?

[James MacMillan]

And just how are you going to attach that mug kiltpin to your kilt?

By the handle......Duh !!

[Riverkilt]

I took Ham's advice and have a kiltpin for every kilt...and then some. And have also enjoyed exploring options to the molded crest and sword.

When my Leatherneck hand sewn came in from Kathy's Kilts I first wanted to honor my late little brother's service as a Drill Instructor and SSgt. But the only thing around was the small collar insignia SSgt pins, unless I had something custom made for probably more than the kilt cost. After playing around with ideas I stumbled into this standard kilt pin on sale at a Highland Games. It solves the vertical problem well.



I solved the "honor the late little brother" with a jacket.



Got one of those USMC jackets with the huge emblem on the back, added a San Diego DI patch and his SSgt rank on one sleeve with a black "Rest in Peace" band across it. Doesn't show real well in the pic.

But, back to the point. Looking for, and acquiring alternative kilt pins is fun, enjoyable, and probably another addiction.

I really like the look of stacked pins along the edge of the apron, but have yet to go that route myself...still looking for the right pins.

Oh yeah, and my favorite thing with my Leatherneck is the mini K-Bar Skien dubh that Kathy Lare's husband sells. Its not functional, a letter opener in a USMC emblem sheath. But the top of that handle sticking out of kilt hose makes a loud statement.

Have fun, play, enjoy. There are no rules.

Ron

[kallen]

Once again, the Klingon comes to the rescue!!!

Tri-foil


Sword of Kahless


House of Martok


mek'letH


You can get those at New Moon Props relatively inexpensive.

[Hamish]

Well then how about this:



I bought the spoon and fork (made of horn) recently, all held together with a strip of leather.

When the need comes I can remove them and with my sgian have my complete cutlery for dinner!

Now I just need the kilt for the pin!

Well, Hermann, that certainly is unusual, but what size are the utensils? If they are the same size as salt/mustard spoons, they will be just right for a kilt pin - although maybe a little small - but I cannot imagine having a normal sized spoon/fork attached to any of my kilts!!

Ah, I am with you when you say, "Now I just need the kilt for the pin!" I have several pins I have accumulated in readiness for kilts to put them on - almost enough to bring my Kilt Kollection to 100, in fact!!

[ccga3359]

If we're still voting, on the Leatherneck tartan the pewter look AEG (EAG -?) above all else.

[James MacMillan]

If we're still voting, on the Leatherneck tartan the pewter look AEG (EAG -?) above all else.

OK - You got me there? AEG(EAG-?) Do you mean Eagle, Globe & Anchor? = EGA -?

It, along with the HALO wings is the only thing that looks pewtery. It's just tin.

I have four Leatherneck kilts now, and each now has an appropriate Marine pin! In fact, I probably have enough Marine junk to put on thirty kilts - Now there's an idea. Thirty kilts...........................