"horse hair sporrans"

[Jack Daw]

I don't mean to change the subject, but I just have to say that of all the places I visited as a U.S. tourist in 2003 Scotland, I received the best treatment at the various Highland Regimental museums. At the Gordon Highlanders, I had my own personal tour guide. SALT OF THE EARTH!

[freddie]

I've just bought myself one of these sporrans sold as 'army surplus' because I like the look of them. It's an unissued sporran to 'The Queen's Own Highlanders' with the thistle and crown sporran badge. I do have a family link with the Seaforth Highlanders as it was my father's old regiment, although I never served myself. I thought about changing the sporran badge, but then I don't want to ruin the sporran by making extra holes, so I'm going to keep it as it is and wear it with pride. I understand that this type of sporran is still worn by members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, although I can't see any harm in me wearing it as anything sold as 'army surplus' has in a way been de-commisioned and fallen into the public domain. However Matt Newsome's post is very encouraging. As has been pointed out they are far more roomier and more functional than a civilian sporran. Also I have a very big frame and a civilian sporran looks a bit puny on me. I also love the way the horse hair 'swings' when you walk. In fact I just love my sporran !

[puffer]

I've just bought myself one of these sporrans sold as 'army surplus' because I like the look of them. It's an unissued sporran to 'The Queen's Own Highlanders' with the thistle and crown sporran badge. I do have a family link with the Seaforth Highlanders as it was my father's old regiment, although I never served myself. I thought about changing the sporran badge, but then I don't want to ruin the sporran by making extra holes, so I'm going to keep it as it is and wear it with pride. I understand that this type of sporran is still worn by members of The Royal Regiment of Scotland, although I can't see any harm in me wearing it as anything sold as 'army surplus' has in a way been de-commisioned and fallen into the public domain. However Matt Newsome's post is very encouraging. As has been pointed out they are far more roomier and more functional than a civilian sporran. Also I have a very big frame and a civilian sporran looks a bit puny on me. I also love the way the horse hair 'swings' when you walk. In fact I just love my sporran !

I agree with you. It has been my "experience, in most cases, that if you wear it with prade & respect ++++ DO NOT TRY to look "military" it is acceptable.

Here is a picture of mine ( a Officer's Day Sporran. )worn with "permission of the unit)



BUT if you wish to change the "Sporran Badge, it is EASY TO DO PM me me if you need Assistence)
Here is one that often wear


Puffer