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8th June 13, 05:52 AM
#41
 Originally Posted by AJBryant
This picture confuses me, as the esteemed Pipe Major is wearing a belt and a waistcoat, which I always thought violated a cardinal rule.
Actually this reinforces a very old custom: you wear a Dirk Belt when you wear a Dirk.
In my vintage Highland Dress catalogues the belts are referred to as "Dirk Belts" because that was their purpose. (Their purpose was not to hold up the kilt.)
Last edited by OC Richard; 8th June 13 at 05:53 AM.
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8th June 13, 09:51 AM
#42
Originally Posted by OC Richard
Actually this reinforces a very old custom: you wear a Dirk Belt when you wear a Dirk.
In my vintage Highland Dress catalogues the belts are referred to as "Dirk Belts" because that was their purpose. (Their purpose was not to hold up the kilt.)
That was my understanding too:
http://www.xmarksthescot.com/forum/s...76#post1174676
Jock Scot has pointed out (post #39) that ". . .in normal events the dirk is rather overdone and definitely more theatrical than traditional". But the subject of the photo being a pipe major, it's not surprising he'd tend to be a bit more ostentatious in his attire.
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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8th June 13, 02:41 PM
#43
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8th June 13, 03:38 PM
#44
"But the subject of the photo being a pipe major, it's not surprising he'd tend to be a bit more ostentatious in his attire." Jock actually said this in his post #31.
Last edited by Domehead; 8th June 13 at 03:41 PM.
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8th June 13, 04:01 PM
#45
Originally Posted by Domehead
"But the subject of the photo being a pipe major, it's not surprising he'd tend to be a bit more ostentatious in his attire." Jock actually said this in his post #31.
Quite right, I didn't make it sufficiently clear that after quoting him I was paraphrasing what he'd said in the other post.
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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8th June 13, 04:17 PM
#46
I still think that Nathan's waistcoat looks great and that he/you should wear it.
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8th June 13, 09:02 PM
#47
I can't believe I didn't notice the dirk right off. D'oh! Sigh.
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9th June 13, 12:53 PM
#48
Originally Posted by Father Bill
I was thinking about having a tartan waistcoat made up... as an option to wear when I'm in Saxon garb!  It would certainly add a good deal of colour to the otherwise drab outfits.
What say you, lads & lasses?
Here you go, Father.
Attachment 12062
Steve.
"We, the kilted ones, are ahead of the curve" - Bren.
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9th June 13, 01:16 PM
#49
Originally Posted by Father Bill
I was thinking about having a tartan waistcoat made up... as an option to wear when I'm in Saxon garb! It would certainly add a good deal of colour to the otherwise drab outfits.
What say you, lads & lasses?
Go for it!
I've done that on Tartan Day when I couldn't wear a kilt to work:
"It's all the same to me, war or peace,
I'm killed in the war or hung during peace."
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9th June 13, 03:03 PM
#50
Originally Posted by StevieR
Doesn't connect for me. ?
Rev'd Father Bill White: Mostly retired Parish Priest & former Elementary Headmaster. Lover of God, dogs, most people, joy, tradition, humour & clarity. Legion Padre, theologian, teacher, philosopher, linguist, encourager of hearts & souls & a firm believer in dignity, decency, & duty. A proud Canadian Sinclair.
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