Seen on eBay: 32" Hunting Stewart, genuine regimental

**ronstew** · 2nd April 06, 10:42 AM

If it weren't too small, I'd be bidding on this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=7403928004&ss

"Genuine army issue kilt by Thomas Gordon of Glasgow who made the best quality army kilts. Regimental tartan for Royal Scots and some O.T.C. units. Condition is very good and retains original label which states "THOMAS GORDON & SON LTD. GLASGOW - SIZE 10, HEIGHT 5.5 FT. - 5.6 FT., WAIST 31 INCH, BREECH 38". These size are erring on the side of cation. I am 32" waist, 5ft 8 ins and it fits me fine. Has original leather straps. Heavy wool. No moth or damage. Can't find a date but I would guess 1940-1950. Guaranteed genuine."

**Mattg** · 2nd April 06, 10:50 AM

That's pretty sweet! It's cool to see something from the war.

**LoftGuy** · 2nd April 06, 11:26 AM

Hi,

Now that truly is a "tank"; bet with reasonable care it would last several generations. Wish it were my size...

Bob

**Southern Breeze** · 2nd April 06, 02:03 PM

I have several kilts of that type and by that maker. They are at least 16 oz. weight and very well built. The wool on the ones I have is rougher than on other kilts.

**Wompet** · 2nd April 06, 03:43 PM

The same kilt popped up in one of my automatic eBay searches.
I like the tartan, and I could lose an inch or two off my waist ... but losing half a foot in height would be a little difficult.
Were there any tall Highlanders? Say, 6'00"? After all, one of my Robertson great-uncles was 6'4" tall.

**UmAnOnion** · 2nd April 06, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by Wompet

The same kilt popped up in one of my automatic eBay searches.
I like the tartan, and I could lose an inch or two off my waist ... but losing half a foot in height would be a little difficult.
Were there any tall Highlanders? Say, 6'00"? After all, one of my Robertson great-uncles was 6'4" tall.

you could wear it as a summer mini-kilt.... plenty of air-conditioning & swing to keep everything nice & cool down below.....

**M. A. C. Newsome** · 3rd April 06, 05:03 AM

I have a regimental Hunting Stewart tartan kilt currently on consigment from a gent for only $200. The waist on that one is 35". It was issued in 1948, but only worn twice! It's in really great shape, and is a really good price. If anyone is interested, PM me.
M

**Zyzzyx** · 3rd April 06, 06:07 PM

Hmm, both of those are tempting, but not quite. Although I'm currently shrinking my waist, a 32" might never fit. So Matt's listed kilt there sounds great, but I'm moving in a month, and need to save up. Durnit.