22 oz military kilts

**Buddha** · 17th August 05, 08:38 AM

I seem to remember a company posted on the board about replica military kilts in 22oz wool. anyone have the link?

**cavscout** · 17th August 05, 08:46 AM

I think it was this guy

http://www.whatpriceglory.com/scot.htm

**bubba** · 17th August 05, 09:24 AM

I'm planning on getting one of those kilts. I understand they're as close to the original issue kilts as you can get. Since most of the stuff at What Price Glory is WW II period I expect the kilts are taken from that period as well.

**Prester John** · 17th August 05, 12:54 PM

I saw this link from Dreadbelly, and I've wondered about them also.

Anyone have one they can report on?

**Mike S** · 19th August 05, 03:05 AM

As a Reenactor of various periods, including WWI and WWII, as well as a GHB Piper, I know a bit about the kilts in question. My only caveat Emptor is that proper British/Commonwealth Military Kilts of this period weren't made from the twill weave worsted wool we are used to seeing today, but rather from a heavy woolen fabric similar to blanket material. WPG has reproduced this quite faithfully, and as long as you are O.K. with this, they are nice kilts for the money.
Not tailored to your exact measurements, of course, but that is the way they were issued to the enlisted ranks at the time anyway.

**davedove** · 19th August 05, 05:11 AM

This looks like a great site. I may have to get one of those kilts myself.

Oh man, another kilt. I guess I don't have to eat this month!

**Jimmy Carbomb** · 19th August 05, 06:18 AM

I tell you what... anyone that's willing to fork-over the necessary money to get the machinery to make proper 22-ounce kilts DESERVES some consideration! Those are NOT an easy task to tackle.

My only problem is not with them. It's trying to find a place to wear that heavy of a kilt! I'm sure that the first St. Patrick's Day parade in freezing temperatures will change THAT notion!

**Riverkilt** · 19th August 05, 11:08 AM

Ahhhhhh Geeeeeee....

Sooooo hard to go to What Price Glory and not drool on the keyboard.

Gordon and Cameron kilts....my clans...

An RAF Officer's battledress jacket on sale $150 in my size...should look great with a kilt. My father was a pilot in the RAF during War 2, but only a Flying Sergeant being American...so might not be appropriate....wish the pic was better....keyboard shorting out...zzzzapppp

Ron

**Riverkilt** · 19th August 05, 11:26 AM

Couldn't resist, called Jerry and ordered up one of the RAF battledress jackets.

Gotta look good with many of my kilts!!

Ron

**Archangel** · 19th August 05, 01:12 PM

Originally Posted by Riverkilt

Couldn't resist, called Jerry and ordered up one of the RAF battledress jackets.

Gotta look good with many of my kilts!!

Ron

there was a number of US Airforce flying RAF prior to US entry, probably continued after. Spotter of Bismark was illegal neutral flying combat. Does this ease your conscience?