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    I think there is a problem with terminology here. These are puttees:



    The 'How to do it' is here:

    http://www.hardscrabblefarm.com/80th...on_puttees.htm

    As far as I know, puttees are not worn with the kilt, where as the gaiters shown in my first picture are.

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    Chas

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chas View Post
    I think there is a problem with terminology here. These are puttees:



    The 'How to do it' is here:

    http://www.hardscrabblefarm.com/80th...on_puttees.htm

    As far as I know, puttees are not worn with the kilt, where as the gaiters shown in my first picture are.

    Regards

    Chas
    I always thought that too. Here is a picture somebody posted on the "postcard" thread showing just that, though. Can't really comment beyond the observation.

    Ken

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