I see two distinct styles of kilt pins out there for sale: a stylized dirk or grousefoot of some kind, which seem to me should be worn vertically, and a nappy pin with stone or beads hangin from it which look more like they should be worn horizontally (so the pin is across and the stones hang down from it). Do I have that right?

Two concerns: although kilt pins became de rigueur after Q. Vic.'s modesty campaign, they were quickly adopted by men and integrated male symbol... 1) Are the pins w/ stones worn by men or only the dirks and grouse feet? 2) What position is proper for either or both?

I have an OLD silver pin with a stag's head on it. The pin is almost reminiscent of a sword, but the stag's head is offset by 90degrees. If I wear the pin vertically the head will be sideways. Should I wear it so the pin is upright or so the stag's head is upright?


Thanks, Gents.