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11-25-2007, 09:34 PM
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I wore my American heritage kilt from USA Kilts, today and after a while I noticed that I didn't have a kilt pin on it. I have the Xmarks kilt pin, and a sword that I have on my other kilt, but I was thinking it should be something related to the title of the tartan. Maybe something from my Navy days. I am open for suggestions. I don't want to spend lots of money, but might get some for Christmas.
Oh, and I just realized I didn't take a picture. Hopefully next time.
DALE.
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11-25-2007, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by sorcererdale  I wore my American heritage kilt from USA Kilts, today and after a while I noticed that I didn't have a kilt pin on it. I have the Xmarks kilt pin, and a sword that I have on my other kilt, but I was thinking it should be something related to the title of the tartan. Maybe something from my Navy days. I am open for suggestions. I don't want to spend lots of money, but might get some for Christmas.
Oh, and I just realized I didn't take a picture. Hopefully next time.
DALE. | Hey, Dale, great question!  I'm waiting on one from Matt Newsome, so I'd be interested in suggestions too. Anything American oriented, without a sword?
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11-25-2007, 09:52 PM
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Do you have any metals from the Navy? I've seen other threads about using them as kilt pins. I've used several things like a highschool pin and held it on with a small quilting safetypin through the back of the apron. Hope that makes sense. Quote:
Originally Posted by sorcererdale I wore my American heritage kilt from USA Kilts, today and after a while I noticed that I didn't have a kilt pin on it. I have the Xmarks kilt pin, and a sword that I have on my other kilt, but I was thinking it should be something related to the title of the tartan. Maybe something from my Navy days. I am open for suggestions. I don't want to spend lots of money, but might get some for Christmas.
Oh, and I just realized I didn't take a picture. Hopefully next time.
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11-25-2007, 10:01 PM
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Any pin that is Americana like the statue of liberty, the stars & stripes, route 66 pin. The posibilities are endless.
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11-26-2007, 07:25 AM
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I have a pin on my green canvas kilt from the 2002 Salt Lake City Olympic Games.
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11-26-2007, 07:45 AM
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The idea to match pins to tartans is a good one, and as our Hamish has recommended, will save wear and tear on the fabric. I have taken to doing this also, and am still in search of enough pins to have a permanent pin on each kilt.
The American Heritage tartan doesn't yet rest in my closet, however it will soon, as I have moved it up on my personal wish list.
I did a small search for patriotic pins last night, and didn't yet find one that I felt had sufficient class for the tartan.
I was looking for a sterling silver or gold National Ensign, or some other pin to display national pride. I didn't find anything yet, but I'll keep on looking.
If I had that tartan right now, and didn't yet have a good pin, I would use a pin that I got last year when I volunteered at our local polling place that simply says "I voted."
Good luck in your personal search, and please let us know when you find the perfect pin.
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11-26-2007, 09:36 AM
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How about some civil war cap insignia. 
3" x 1 3/4" 
Many sources, many options, these are $10 from http://www.civilwarmall.com/booksell...sword.htm#PINS
Ron
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11-26-2007, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Riverkilt | Too big, INMHO, and the "fastening devices" are not that sturdy. Besides, those are branch-service badges. An eagle plate for the "Jeff Davis"/"Hardee" hat might work (the eagle plate pinned up one side of the brim of the 1858 Army hat), but again, the fastening devices leave much to be disired.
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11-26-2007, 03:44 PM
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This may be a bit too big, but you get the idea
Seal of the United States 
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11-26-2007, 08:05 PM
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I think an eagle pin would be good,
or possibly a flag,
or the liberty bell.
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