Interesting kilt pin

[Burly Brute]

Yes, but they also come in other colours. I have seen all sorts whilst traveling in Bavaria (southern Germany, specifically in Munich, Bischofswiesen, Hallein, Berchtesgaden and Garmisch-Partenkirchen - my favourite region of Deutschland, bar-none!). The attire of the Bavarian man in all its tradition and romantic alpine glory, is somewhat similar to that of traditional Highland dress - lots wool, stag horn buttons, tweed, hose, garters, ornate hats, leather, solid and check shirts, brooches, etc.

Prost!

Any pics?

[creagdhubh]

I agree with David's assessment of the 'kilt pin.'

On a sidenote:

My wife has the same pin/brooch from Coach. She is actually quite a Coach fanatic, much to my chagrin at times, but I figure if I can spend money on Highland attire, then I can easily treat my wife to a nice purse, brooch, or some sort of jewelry piece from Coach. Though, she deserves much more than a purse for putting up with me! Hahaha!

Cheers,

[Sir William]

I've got something very similar that I bought back in the late 60s. Mine has some grouse feathers in it. It was sold as a bonnet pin but when I looked at it a few months ago thought it might work for a kilt pin as well.

[Bugbear]

at least one of my family branches leads to Germans in Pennsylvania. It's real shakey and murky trying to probe back that far, though; , I don't have the resources to figure out what regions their ancestors left 17/18 C.
I think I might look into what they might have worn in Pennsylvania; that sounds kind of neat.