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30th December 14, 08:03 PM
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OC Richard and Micric,
Thank you for your helpful comments!
OC Richard, I believe you must be right about the badge, do you have any idea where I could get one like you have pictured?
The sporran I have is an exact replica (as exact as I could get from pictures) of Mr. Millins personal sporran and it definitely did not have a stud fastener like the one you posted.
The interesting thing about Mr. Millin is that he was a Commando, one of the demonstrators at Achnacharry Castle and was not an official bagpiper. His playing on D-Day was something of a made up on the fly sort of a thing so his uniform is an interesting combination of standard items and personal things.
OC Richard, do you know where I could get some of the scarlet Military garters and hose you mention?
Bill Millin wore a Commando beret same as the other Commandos.
Once again, Thank you very much for your helpful comments!
Sincerely,
:ootd: Karl
"For we fight not for glory nor for riches nor for honour, but only and alone for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life".
the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320
Freedom is the Liberty to do what is Right.
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30th December 14, 08:22 PM
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"For we fight not for glory nor for riches nor for honour, but only and alone for freedom, which no good man surrenders but with his life".
the Declaration of Arbroath, 1320
Freedom is the Liberty to do what is Right.
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30th December 14, 08:34 PM
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A fantastic job on everything, especially the kilt. Very impressive!
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30th December 14, 08:38 PM
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Karl, the photos are great, thank you.
Great attention to detail. You pay deep, respectful homage to Commando Piper Millin.
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31st December 14, 02:29 AM
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I think the pipers trade badge should be located on the right arm, but anyway great uniform!:-D
Happy new year, guys!
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31st December 14, 06:53 AM
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31st December 14, 07:31 AM
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Awesome! From someone who is definitely not an expert - it all looks great to me! Very cool.
"Did ye hear the brave tunes ringin' as they swung the drones on high?
Did ye watch the rhythm of the kilt,
Did ye hear the war march die?"
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31st December 14, 09:12 AM
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Very fine piece (or pieces) of work. Shows great talent all round.
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1st February 15, 05:27 PM
#9
 looks good bud!
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2nd February 15, 07:02 PM
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Fantastic!
The only thing that immediately jumped out to my 'eye' was the civilian leather strap and civilian buckle on the kilt. I faced the same thing, some very helpful XMarkers came through with MOD straps and buckles which I then switched out.
The Army ones are like these; note also their placement (due to the high 'rise') and the lack of fringe
Last edited by OC Richard; 2nd February 15 at 07:05 PM.
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