Silver Bayonet Kilt Pins - Good Idea?

[kiltimabar]

Couple of years ago the Scottish American Military Society (SAMS) was considering designs for a kilt pin to include a bayonet, and several modern bayonet patterns were considered. The design finally chosen used a 17th century plug bayonet (the kind that fitted into the muzzle of a musket, obsoleted by the ring bayonet in the 18th century) in pewter. That was not my choice--I would have preferred a kabar knife design, but that probably would not have any appeal for Commonwealth customers.

[davedove]

There are some kilt pins around shaped like daggers and dirks, so the concept of a bayonet shape is not at all outlandish. I'm sure some would be interested, particularly those who are tired of the typical sword shaped pin.

[macwilkin]

I would be interested in a Gurkha Kukri kilt pin to honour my grandfather's service in India during the Second World War. He loved the "happy warriors" from Nepal and spoke with great respect for them.

A Kukri kilt pin would also symbolise the ties between the Scottish Regiments and the Gurkhas.

Regards,

Todd

[CelticRanger66]

I would love to have a bayonet kilt pin! After 25 years of infantry service I would like either the M9 or the Garand Bayonet. I actually used my bayonet twice in my career! So I never saw it as useless!

[Good Egg]

Cajun,

I've seen many small kukri's around. I've got a couple that I use as Skien Dhubs with my DPM kilt, but not quite small enough for what you are after. The other thing you could get are kukri cuff links

Check out:

http://www.khukuriblades.com/categor...hp?id=36fd3d10 There is also a silver tie pin that would do the job.

http://www.battledressandbayonet.com/17.html

http://cgi.ebay.ie/one-inch-kukri-Gu...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.khukuripalace.com/Content...?low=5&high=15

[macwilkin]

Cajun,

I've seen many small kukri's around. I've got a couple that I use as Skien Dhubs with my DPM kilt, but not quite small enough for what you are after. The other thing you could get are kukri cuff links

Check out:

http://www.khukuriblades.com/categor...hp?id=36fd3d10 There is also a silver tie pin that would do the job.

http://www.battledressandbayonet.com/17.html

http://cgi.ebay.ie/one-inch-kukri-Gu...QQcmdZViewItem

http://www.khukuripalace.com/Content...?low=5&high=15

Ah, many thanks -- I have seen the smaller versions and I have thought about one for a sgian dubh.

I used to have one years ago from the 11th Gorkha Rifles (Indian Army spelling), but I can't seem to find it now, more's the pity.

T.

[kiltimabar]

I just remembered--the legendary Sykes-Fairburn dagger is a handsome design and would make a great kilt pin with a lot of appeal to anyone familiar with its use in WWII and after.

[Jock Scot]

I just remembered--the legendary Sykes-Fairburn dagger is a handsome design and would make a great kilt pin with a lot of appeal to anyone familiar with its use in WWII and after.

It may well,certainly around this part of Inverness-shire.

[emolas]

I think a K-Bar or bayonet would make a great kilt pin. Now if we can just find an NCO sword kilt pin...

[macwilkin]

It may well,certainly around this part of Inverness-shire.

Aye, especially the Camerons, eh?

T.