Interesting Kilt/sporran "Badges"

[Arlen]

I'd not have a problem shipping one to you from Scotland if you needed.

[macwilkin]

As you know, I often "decorate my sporrans with "Military" badges. (they could also be used on kilts ( IMHO ) They have a large selection of Scottish ( Highland, Lowland, Borderers ) Welsh, & Irish.

Not unless you want to cut two "lug holes" in your apron. Most British military badges use either lugs or a "slider" (which also requires a hole) to fasten to the cap/hat/etc.

T.

[Nick the DSM]

see, you already got one person willing to do it!

[puffer]

Not unless you want to cut two "lug holes" in your apron. Most British military badges use either lugs or a "slider" (which also requires a hole) to fasten to the cap/hat/etc.

T.

You are correct, IF you want to retain the "original" mode of fastner. BUT, if not, then there is an EASY remidy.

1. Go to your craft store & look in the Jewelry section. ( Broaches & pin fastners ) Pick out what you want. go home, remove the existing fastner method & solder or braze your selection on. (note they do make a "liquid solder", it usually works, but sometimes it does not.

2. I have also used a LARGE safety pin & a safety pin type "kilt pin. ( you just need more solder )

Puffer

[macwilkin]

You are correct, IF you want to retain the "original" mode of fastner. BUT, if not, then there is an EASY remidy.

1. Go to your craft store & look in the Jewelry section. ( Broaches & pin fastners ) Pick out what you want. go home, remove the existing fastner method & solder or braze your selection on. (note they do make a "liquid solder", it usually works, but sometimes it does not.

2. I have also used a LARGE safety pin & a safety pin type "kilt pin. ( you just need more solder )

Puffer

Horses for courses...being a collector of militaria, I hate to modify items from their original state.

T.

[Highland Logan]

As a former military man, with 13 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery; my question is why would you want to display military badges that you have no connection to? In gentlemanly circles it would be considered extremely bad taste, and speaking as one who has served, to display these badges would not win many friends in the Canadian Forces. Collecting military memorabilia is one thing, but to wear it is to claim you earned it.

[Warlock]

Evil bay!

[Jock Scot]

As a former military man, with 13 years in the Royal Canadian Artillery; my question is why would you want to display military badges that you have no connection to? In gentlemanly circles it would be considered extremely bad taste, and speaking as one who has served, to display these badges would not win many friends in the Canadian Forces. Collecting military memorabilia is one thing, but to wear it is to claim you earned it.

Can I echo the above sentiments.Put the badges on show in a display case,by all means,but wear them?Please don't.

[puffer]

Can I echo the above sentiments.Put the badges on show in a display case,by all means,but wear them?Please don't.

Gentlemen, I CERTAINLY agree with your feelings in general. I also served my country in uniform ( "60 - 65" - ABN & SF ) BUT, IMHO opinion, there are 2 exceptions.
1. Wearing the "uniform" badges etc of a unit in the presentation of your persona as a historical re-en actor or presenter ( I wear the "generic Rifleman's badge as a part of my uniform ( capt. -Canadian Rifle (Militia) unit.in the "War of 1812" ( kilted)
2. Wearing a unit's badge because of ancestral heritage or to pay honor or recognition to these fine units.. Although I will not be wearing these ( they are for my collection) if someone did & made it clear as to why, I personally would have no problem. ( I do have a "connection to all but one of these)
3. I posted these because I thought there may be some who would be interested because of the above.

Puffer

[puffer]

I'd not have a problem shipping one to you from Scotland if you needed.

Arlen, THANK you for your KIND offer.
I will PM you with info., so you can see if it is feasable..

THANK you again

Puffer