ABF Ties

**CMcG** · 4th October 10, 06:59 AM

This thread is for pictures of Xmarkers wearing their Army Benevolent Fund (ABF) regimental ties... and of course kilts!

We have a bit of a "chain" going with the ties (see here) but this thread is meant to include anyone with an ABF tie. The proceeds from sales of this tie go to a worthy charity and anyone can purchase one here in silk or here in polyester (less expensive).

To start things off, here are a couple pics of me in Douglas modern with my ABF tie (courtesy of Jock Scot and KFCarter through the tie "chain").

Daywear:

Dressy:

**KFCarter** · 4th October 10, 07:48 PM

Well done, CMcG, thanks for starting the ball rolling with this thread.

Here's a couple of me in my MacArthur Ancient:

**Ancienne Alliance** · 5th October 10, 09:37 AM

I love the idea!

Thank you for the link.

I'll get one as soon as possible.

Best,

Robert

**English Bloke** · 5th October 10, 05:10 PM

This is great. Already got mine.

**CMcG** · 5th October 10, 05:11 PM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

I love the idea!

Thank you for the link.

I'll get one as soon as possible.

Best,

Robert

Originally Posted by English Bloke

This is great. Already got mine.

I look forward to your pictures gentlemen.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 7th October 10, 08:31 AM

Tie ordered today !

NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN PARCEL UNTIL CHRISTMAS...

Best,

Robert

**CMcG** · 7th October 10, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

Tie ordered today !

Great

Originally Posted by Ancienne Alliance

NOT ALLOWED TO OPEN PARCEL UNTIL CHRISTMAS...

Oh no! I guess we all have to wait till Christmas then to see your pics

**BobsYourUncle** · 7th October 10, 10:33 AM

What a great suggestion! What a great charity! What a great thread!

**English Bloke** · 8th October 10, 05:17 PM

OK... ok.... I'm just a matchy kind of bloke.

I tried hard not to but the ABF tie is a natural match for my Lindsay Double Box (Cheers Chrystel)

Aww cummon, I had a tattersall shirt on (although you can't tell in the slightly over exposed pictures), and Navy Hose (No dark blue in the Lindsay)... You don't understand what internal conflict and personal strife I had to struggle though for an ex Army Bloke to put Navy socks on!!

but the flashes go so well too and and ...

Verdict?? FAIL!! Too Matchy...

Still think it looks good though, despite the slightly squonk spozz.

By the way. If anyone likes the RBL poppy lapel pin (I have several and wear them all year round) you can get them here at The Poppy Shop for three quid each. Buy a few and save on postage, probably.