Advice from servicemen and women?

[Arlen]

I totally agree with BEEDEE.

It really is a beautiful tartan, no?

[Sean_the_Kilted]

As an US Army Officer, my opinion is that as long as you wear it with respect I see no problem with wearing it. Most people won't know the significance of the tartan or the military insignias and the ones that do will most likely be impressed or honored. While not necessary, you should include your army cadet insignia or something from your grandfather in your outfit, along with the other insignias, to make it personal.

[Arlen]

As an US Army Officer, my opinion is that as long as you wear it with respect I see no problem with wearing it. Most people won't know the significance of the tartan or the military insignias and the ones that do will most likely be impressed or honored. While not necessary, you should include your army cadet insignia or something from your grandfather in your outfit, along with the other insignias, to make it personal.

Thank you. I've contacted my aunt to see if she still has any of my Granda's old insignia. I know she has his medals.
Hopefully I'll be able to put together something to show my pride and gratitude.

[thescot]

Arlen, as a former U.S. Marine, I am always happy to see someone who wears the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor (EGA) with pride. I would not want to see someone decked out in the uniform proper with unearned medalss and all that, but I myself wear the EGA within a strap like a clan badge. In the US, they recently arrested a fellow who showed up at a funeral in full dress blues with ribbons, officer's rank insignia, etc.--he wore his sword in the wrong side, a mistake no Marine would ever make. He belongs in jail.

Since the Cameronians are no more, I don't see a problem with your wearing the badge any place you like. It's not like you're trying to fool anyone; a person your age could not possibly have been a Cameronian! Wearing the medals is another story--they are personal devices.

So wear the tartan--it's a clan tartan, not uniquely military--and the badge if you like. If you are afraid of offending someone, then by all means turn the badge into a kilt pin. (Might be a little heavy . . .) And, as stated, you can always wear the cadet badge since that particular branch of cadets is no longer active--are they? The main thing is, as I see it, that you don't try to look like something you aren't.

Good show for knowing the value of the service your grandfather and others gave. We all live good lives because many of our grandfathers made sure we could.

[Arlen]

Good show for knowing the value of the service your grandfather and others gave. We all live good lives because many of our grandfathers made sure we could.

Thank you for the support and advice, and for your service.
I think the consensus is that I can wear the kilt and my Cadet badge and show my pride without coming across as if I'm trying to be a soldier.

These things are all the more important to me now because of the regiments being dispanded and the amount of friends I have serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Even on of my Fiance's friends in the US coast guard is about to be sent to Bahrain.
These people all deserve out honour and respect.




Jus as an aside, why on earth was he trying to pass himself off as a marine? Aside from being grossly disrespectful, it's also plain stupid.
In my experience, anyone can tell the difference between someone who has served and hasn't just by their bearing.

[David Dalglish]

I e-mail the Cameronian Scottish Rifles, My father served with them during the war, I asked if I could wear the cap badge on my Balmoral , I recieved a nice e-mail from the Secertery saying that I can wear the badge no problem to honour him. So wear the cap badge with pride

[macwilkin]

I e-mail the Cameronian Scottish Rifles, My father served with them during the war, I asked if I could wear the cap badge on my Balmoral , I recieved a nice e-mail from the Secertery saying that I can wear the badge no problem to honour him. So wear the cap badge with pride

Arlen: There you are: wear the badge. I would recommend getting a rifle green glengarry, though, since that's what the Cameronians wore.

Cheers,

Todd

[thescot]

Arlen: There you are: wear the badge. I would recommend getting a rifle green glengarry, though, since that's what the Cameronians wore.

Cheers,

Todd

That's a great idea that I hadn't thought of.

I bought one of the green glengarries a couple years ago--a military surplus at the time--and it's a really nice alternative that you rarely see. They may be hard to find these days, but they're well worth the effort. You can find one here at a premium price--http://houseoflabhran.net/headwear.html-- but if you can find a suprlus item, it'll be cheaper. They look really good with the badge!

Good luck.

[Woodsheal]

I would recommend getting a rifle green glengarry, though, since that's what the Cameronians wore.

Balmorals, too, apparently:



I've had this one for years, but it will soon be winging its way to Arlen to help him complete his Cameronian outfit. I'm glad it has found an appropriate home - and Arlen is sending me a plain green bonnet in exchange, so I'll still have something to cover my chilly noggin...!

[Julie]

Arlen, obviously you were very fond of your grandfather and great uncle,I think this would be a very fitting tribute to both of them. I admire your attitude that shows such respect for the people who fought in the wars
Julian