Regimental ties yea ye do or nae ye don't

[Dirk95]

Hi to all.
I've been reading an old thread from around 2011 and it was mentioned about wearing regimental ties, I think it was Jock Scot that said nae just stick with the USMC tie with the kilt if ye have served with that unit, what does the rabble think yea or nae.
, Regards
Derek
Dirk 95

[figheadair]

Yes I do. Depending on the day/event I pull out one of the following:

Parachute Regiment
Highland Division
Highland Brigade
RAMC

[Dirk95]

How do you feel about people wearing regimental ties if they have not served with a particular unit or branch, as being an ex Royal Welsh Fusilier I would wear that regimental tie or as father was in The Black Watch I would wear that tie but nae other regimental tie

[The Q]

In my case,
RAF,
Marconi Radar,
Foxhunter Radar,
Horning Sailing Club,
Snowflake Sailing Club,
Yeoman class Association,
Open University Graduate,
There are several others worn at appropriate occasions.

Whether or not it matches the kilt is not relevant.

The only tie I use that isn't a tie for some sort of group, is a plain black one for unfortunate times.

[figheadair]

How do you feel about people wearing regimental ties if they have not served with a particular unit or branch, as being an ex Royal Welsh Fusilier I would wear that regimental tie or as father was in The Black Watch I would wear that tie but nae other regimental tie

Absolutely. And personally I only wear those regiments, HQs etc in which I've served.

[Liam]

I have not served in a military regiment, but have my University tie that I often wear. I am a Canadian Legion member so may acquire one of their ties

[kingandrew]

I don't knowingly wear a regimental tie, since I am not a veteran of the military. However, I own many striped ties, and I expect that there is probably a group somewhere that might claim a few of the color and stripe size combinations.

We Americans are far less aware of all the myriad UK and Commonwealth units, not to mention civilian organizations, schools, etc. that might feel possessive of a particular stripe. I don't know if there is a "registry" web site for these like we have for tartan. So Americans are liable to pick up any striped tie we like and wear it And striped ties are very popular in the US.

Also, Americans often show their affiliation or support of a group or institution with a tie featuring a repeating pattern of the group's logo rather than a specific combination of stripes. For instance, many colleges offer ties with the school's mascot, rather than just stripes in the school colors. The same is true of other organizations. So we may not realize that a Canadian or British observer sees our striped ties as representing more than some colors that go well together.

I do like and respect the tradition. I just can't guarantee I haven't innocently worn some group's tie on occasion.

Andrew

[plaid preacher]

I think it has been well covered. Wear the tie of a regiment with which you have a connection. Many colleges and universities have ties also, that you may be able to wear with pride - whether they be simple stripes or the repeated small emblem. The alternative is just a striped tie. Often when kilted in my daywear tweed I will wear my branch tie, but on other occasions I have a burgundy tie with white and grey stripes that I think is quite sharp. FYI.

[The Q]

I'd agree there can be confusion with striped ties.

The Yeoman class Association tie is international code flag "Y" a red and yellow stripe, the angle of stripes being at roughly 45 degrees. .

The famous Marylebone Cricket Club tie is officially described as red and gold However it looks the same shade of red and yellow.

I have several times been asked do I have the right to wear the MMC tie, just the same as being asked do I have the right to wear a tartan...

[48HofC]

I only wear ties or anything denoting a certain regiment IF I have a direct connection to it. Wearing specific regimental accouterments that you have no right to wear is just playing dress up and attempting to be subway alumni so to speak. Stripes on ties can cross over from military to uni to business, so that is reasonable as long as no false claims are made.