Well done Jimmy.

Funnily enough you've answered two qustions I had.I was in Oslo this weekend (Kilted) The waitress at the hotel bar asked about the tartan I was wearing(Modern Gunn).It turned out that her dad was a Scot. She told me her father had to write and ask permission to have a kilt in a particular tartan. I just thought it must have been like you describe the Chiefs Tartan.

Also the Military Tartans are a no-go area for me for just the reason you describe.I remember in my youth (Should have known better)I found my dads medal ribbons. Great on that jacket I had then.My Dad went through the roof when he found out. When he calmed down he told me why....I've never forgotten what he told me.

All the best....David