Quote Originally Posted by Muckle Jon View Post
Greetings:

According to my father at the close of WWI soldiers of the 2nd Btn, 42nd RHR (Black Watch) of Canada were presented with a kilt as part of their separation package.

However, the dye run for some of these kilts was incorrect and therefore the tartan colors were incorrect as well. Because of this, the mustering out soldiers called these kilts "Red Kilts".

Can anyone verify this tale or have additional information about it. I have one of these kilts and wish to donate it or sell it but wanted to find out more about it first.

Thanks

Jon Beatty
Jon,

Have you contacted the RHR of Canada's museum/archives?

http://www.blackwatchcanada.com/en/archives.htm#museum

If anyone would have information, it would most likely be them. I would also suggest the the Canadian War Museum:

http://www.warmuseum.ca/cwm/cwme.asp

Regards,

Todd