Levee Dress Sporrans

**JSFMACLJR** · 10th February 09, 06:40 AM

Originally Posted by Bigkahuna

I was just wondering if it is proper to wear a military Levee Dress sporran with civilian formal wear?

Were you an officer in that regiment? If so, I would think it fine.

**MacMillan of Rathdown** · 10th February 09, 07:37 AM

Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR

Were you an officer in that regiment? If so, I would think it fine.

This seems to be the general consensus regarding the wearing of full dress/levee dress sporrans, sgian dubhs, and dirks. The attitude softens somewhat regarding sgian dubhs and dirks if they are family heirlooms (grandfather went over the top with the Argylls...) or from regiments/units that no longer exist. (The Glasgow Bicycle Corps being an example.)

My personal view is that these items are now pretty much in the collectible category, and I'd advise against any use that might damage them. If you want a levee style sporran you could always have one made, and the cost would be about the same as buying an antique sporran at auction.

But more to the point of your question, a levee sporran would look fine worn with evening dress, however it would depend very much on the occasion. It would probably be OTT at a burns supper, but right at home at a Tartan Ball or St. Andrew's Day Dinner. It is definitely not an item for day wear, unless you are attending a levee.