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    Interesting Kilt/sporran "Badges"

    I just found this site http://www.britishbadge.co.uk/index.php

    As you know, I often "decorate my sporrans with "Military" badges. (they could also be used on kilts ( IMHO ) They have a large selection of Scottish ( Highland, Lowland, Borderers ) Welsh, & Irish.

    Here are the ones I WANT !!!




    There is one PROBLEM They currently, DO NOT ship to the US.

    Any IDEAS ??

    Puffer
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    you could swim over there.

    or politley ask an x marker of the isles to ship it to you.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nick the DSM View Post
    politley ask an x marker of the isles to ship it to you.
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    I'd not have a problem shipping one to you from Scotland if you needed.

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    As you know, I often "decorate my sporrans with "Military" badges. (they could also be used on kilts ( IMHO ) They have a large selection of Scottish ( Highland, Lowland, Borderers ) Welsh, & Irish.
    Not unless you want to cut two "lug holes" in your apron. Most British military badges use either lugs or a "slider" (which also requires a hole) to fasten to the cap/hat/etc.

    T.

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    see, you already got one person willing to do it!
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    Quote Originally Posted by cajunscot View Post
    Not unless you want to cut two "lug holes" in your apron. Most British military badges use either lugs or a "slider" (which also requires a hole) to fasten to the cap/hat/etc.

    T.
    You are correct, IF you want to retain the "original" mode of fastner. BUT, if not, then there is an EASY remidy.

    1. Go to your craft store & look in the Jewelry section. ( Broaches & pin fastners ) Pick out what you want. go home, remove the existing fastner method & solder or braze your selection on. (note they do make a "liquid solder", it usually works, but sometimes it does not.

    2. I have also used a LARGE safety pin & a safety pin type "kilt pin. ( you just need more solder )

    Puffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by Arlen View Post
    I'd not have a problem shipping one to you from Scotland if you needed.
    Arlen, THANK you for your KIND offer.
    I will PM you with info., so you can see if it is feasable..

    THANK you again

    Puffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by puffer View Post
    Arlen, THANK you for your KIND offer.
    I will PM you with info., so you can see if it is feasable..

    THANK you again

    Puffer
    Arlen, an update. I will be sending an email instead. AOL will not connect to the PM for some reason''

    Puffer

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    Quote Originally Posted by puffer View Post
    You are correct, IF you want to retain the "original" mode of fastner. BUT, if not, then there is an EASY remidy.

    1. Go to your craft store & look in the Jewelry section. ( Broaches & pin fastners ) Pick out what you want. go home, remove the existing fastner method & solder or braze your selection on. (note they do make a "liquid solder", it usually works, but sometimes it does not.

    2. I have also used a LARGE safety pin & a safety pin type "kilt pin. ( you just need more solder )

    Puffer
    Horses for courses...being a collector of militaria, I hate to modify items from their original state.

    T.

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