Finally got one!!!!!!

**Downunder Kilt** · 6th March 12, 01:38 PM

Harold, the original 1953 issue cantles had the 5 stud attachment system, The also had the pull up release system with the spring steel and a brass hook (which was attached to the front face of the cantle) They also had white metal rivets attached to the front of the cantle in place of the pressed brass dimples that you have in yours

The second model was the push down release, as is yours and up until Artificer documented one with 5 attachment studs on each face, I had only seen one with four on each face.

A 2A model was also put out that was silver plated (I have not been able to find out the reason for this)

A third model was also issued with with the same release mechanism as No2
but made of thinner brass and with smaller dimples pressed into the front of the cantle

BTW Great pick up mate and the current bag looks in great knick

**Harold Cannon** · 6th March 12, 01:38 PM

If it hadn't have been for my friend I wouldnt have. These are easier to get than the civilian ones though. Those are near impossible to get.

**Harold Cannon** · 6th March 12, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info.

Iain has a 1952 model that has the silver studs in his personal collection. He tells me it was only for officers.

**creagdhubh** · 6th March 12, 01:43 PM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

If it hadn't have been for my friend i wouldnt have. These are easier to get than the civilian ones though. Those are near impossible to get.

Very nice!

**artificer** · 6th March 12, 04:39 PM

Originally Posted by Harold Cannon

If it hadn't have been for my friend I wouldnt have. These are easier to get than the civilian ones though. Those are near impossible to get.

They've suddenly become a LOT easier to come by- although they do come complete with bag.

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**Harold Cannon** · 6th March 12, 05:14 PM

Scott that takes all the fun out of it though! LOL!

I think this is going to work really well because it will allow me to make several bags for one cantle.

Janet Eaglton's can swap bags as well but they are not as ornate as the M.O.D. ones.