Christian cross as kilt pin

[Lallans]

[QUOTE=OC Richard;949315][B]About the "tradition" of kilt pins: ...

Note that in The Highlanders Of Scotland very few men are wearing kilt pins at all, and none of the kilt pins resemble the sword or sword & targe etc kilt pins that evolved in the 20th century. The 1860s kilt pins seen in THOS are plain open circlets or ovals, or Clan Crest badges. ...

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Surprised no one has repeated the oft-heard and I think true story that kilt pins originated when Queen Victoria witnessed a squaddie's kilt apron blowing up in the wind and handed him a pin to preserve his modesty (or hers). Like the unbuttoned vest or waistcoat button, the Royal precedent set the fashion.

[The Barry]

To my knowledge, there's no "meaning" behind the wearing of a kilt pin. It's just a weight attached to the apron of the kilt to keep one's modesty in blustery weather.

Wear a cross, a sword, a "whatever strikes your fancy", you'll just get bonus points for being stylish.

[Kilted Hiker]

I'd say go for it! I wouldn't mind having a cross myself...

Teufel,..." Not idly do the leaves of Lorien fall." Well played my friend.

[greenfordranger]

Nice work Tyger

[Mike_Oettle]

The Barry wrote: “. . . there's no ‘meaning’ behind the wearing of a kilt pin.”

True enough. But one is free to attach a meaning to it, and a symbol that speaks of Christianity is (for a Christian) a highly appropriate choice.
Aside from those already suggested, one could also use a pin showing a dove, representing the Holy Spirit.
Then there is the shamrock, which not only symbolises Ireland, but was used (as legend has it) by St Patrick to explain the mystery of the Trinity to the High King at Tara. (Not solely a suggestion for those of Irish ancestry.)
There are many possibilities.
Regards,
Mike

[The Barry]

True enough. But one is free to attach a meaning to it, and a symbol that speaks of Christianity is (for a Christian) a highly appropriate choice.

I think that I might have been unclear. I only meant that he's no offending any "traditional" highland "rule" of dressing by using a cross as a kilt pin. Of course some may use something that's meaningful for them, and I believe that's what I suggested.

[The Barry]

That fire/rescue pin would look great!

[Duke of Delrio]

The cross, in form, is simple, elegant, and can be made to almost any weight and size. It's meaning for those who wear it, as well as for those who see it,
can be profound. Wear it 'til the King comes over the water!

[AKScott]

Saint Andrew was a strong follower of Christ himself:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Andrew

I agree that a simple Latin cross would be a fine kilt pin in and of itself, but share an earlier respondent's opinion that the horizontal arms may be prone to catch on "things."

[Detroitpete]

Your kilt...your religion...

Wear it well and with pride.