Quote Originally Posted by claughmohr View Post
The US military tartans are restricted to veterans and active duty members of the various branches, you might need to show a DD 214 to gain access to these tartans. MacDonald tartans are open to any person of the Clan, excluding Lord of the Isles Green, this is restricted to the Clan Chief and his family and can be used with special permission. Again in the US we are not bound by many of these restrictions due to 7/4/1776, but it is in our best interest to respect the clans and persons associated with the tartans.
As a Navy Veteran I did some research and according to the Scottish Register of Tartans there are no restrictions on the military tartans. And if what I found is correct it is more of a etiquette and manners subject by that I am referring to if you did not serve, you should not wear the Navy or Marine Corp tartan just as an example. However, since there is no restriction noted no permission is needed.