What do you guys (squids and jarheads) think of this tartan?

[macwilkin]

I never actually did understand why it was listed as Navy and Marine (the OP tartan) either. It does make me think of sea service, but NOT Marines. I do like the tartan, but I'm not one to have a closet full of kilts anyway. I like that I see older gents wearing the Navy Edzell and thereby enjoy having the same tartan to be recognized similarly. Just like any tartan that identifies a group, it's a nice way to start a conversation with someone.

I'll admit though, the Leatherneck tartan is real nice, and I do like it a lot. I, however, am not a marine (nor do I play one on tv), so don't expect to see me wearing it!

The Marines are part of the Department of the Navy. And as Drac mentioned, the USMC and USN have a long history together. My uncle Bob was a Navy Corpsman with the Marines in Iceland back in 1941-42.

T.

[Spartan Tartan]

Oh yes...I'm all too aware of our Navy/USMC relationship (and how the marines are the "men's department"). I guess, my confusion with the OP Tartan is that it does not cause me to think of the USMC. So the imagery does not connect and thereby create the linkage that is suggested in the tartan description. That's all. I'm in the Navy and happen to love my Marine bretheren--but purple doesn't make me think of them. (unless, of course, it's the purple in my eye from getting beat down during MCMAP training)

[Drac]

Oh yes...I'm all too aware of our Navy/USMC relationship (and how the marines are the "men's department"). I guess, my confusion with the OP Tartan is that it does not cause me to think of the USMC. So the imagery does not connect and thereby create the linkage that is suggested in the tartan description. That's all. I'm in the Navy and happen to love my Marine bretheren--but purple doesn't make me think of them. (unless, of course, it's the purple in my eye from getting beat down during MCMAP training)

You know, ther purple (while nice) does seem odd. Maybe if it was another set of red to give the impression of "Blood Strips"?

Jim

[Spartan Tartan]

You know, ther purple (while nice) does seem odd. Maybe if it was another set of red to give the impression of "Blood Strips"?

Jim

EXACTLY!!! Like on the blue trousers the Marines wear.