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    Kilt additions

    I have an Irish Ambulance Service patch from an Irish paramedic friend of mine...right now it's in a frame on my wall..I've been thinking of adding it to my kilt down where a kilt pin would normally go...what do you think? At first I thought it wouldn't be accepted but I have seen Heavy Games athletes and some pipe bands who where such adornments...

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    I would not do it, just because it can b done does not mean it should be done to my mind anyway. I have seen patches on the front of a kilt but for the most part I really don't like the way it looks, there are exceptions like the recently posted punk kilt, I really did like that but I would stay away from one patch on the apron.

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    That's going to be a personal decision for you. Personally, I don't care for patches on kilts.
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    So you don't like USA Kilts Patch on the front of theirs?

    I say its your kilt put what ever you want on it.

    I have seen Army guys that had thier unit patches on the front of thier kilts I thought it looked good on a camo kilt so do what you want its your kilt.

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    So you don't like USA Kilts Patch on the front of theirs?
    I don't, speaking for myself. When the day comes that I buy a USA kilt, I will almost certainly remove their patch. As for other patches, I suppose it would depend on the patch, and the location.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ChromeScholar View Post
    I don't, speaking for myself. When the day comes that I buy a USA kilt, I will almost certainly remove their patch. As for other patches, I suppose it would depend on the patch, and the location.
    As far as the USAK patches: they only come on the casual model. And, even at that, all you have to do is tell Rocky to nix it and it won't be there when it arrives.

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    Just my thought, but I think the patch would look better on a balmoral or caubeen.

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    I concur with Panache.

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    Hang on, let me check the rule book.....dang can't find it! Oh that's right, there isn't one. You're going to get folks around here on either side of the debate. I for one may like a little more information. Is this kilt going to be worn as part of a formal ensemble or for more casual wear? Is this a traditional kilt? Semi-traditional? Tartan, or solid?

    I think there are alot of variables, and in some circumstances the patch would look great.

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    I have seen this done, and have been considering it myself for one of my cheap acrylic kilts. Some Scots have an older kilt with a sewn on badge where the pin should be which they wear for air travel where a kilt pin would not be allowed.
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