Bill Millin Reenactor

[Kilted Karl]

That was a short jones! My Bergen just arrived an hour ago! I have a photo shoot in full kit planned for next week sometime.

I still need some Fraser Lovat tartan to make a bag cover for my pipes. I currently just have a plain black bag cover.

Also, O.C. Richard (or anybody else who may know) how did WWII bagpipers carry their pipes when they were not playing them? I need something period to put them in when I am not playing at events.

Sincerely,

:ootd: Karl

[OC Richard]

I've heard about canvas bags for carrying the pipes but I don't know if these existed, or what they looked like.

I don't know if they would have taken their wood pipe cases on campaign. I've seen plenty of those old wooden army pipe cases, quite compact but still a big thing to carry around North Africa and France.

[Kilted Karl]

O.C. Richard,

I was just rereading Bill Millin's memoirs. Turns out he left his "pipe box" on the landing craft and carried his pipes in his bergen during the Normandy Campaign. Is it possible to get those old pipe boxes any more?

Sincerely,


:ootd: Karl

[Kilted Karl]

Dear All,

Rain and horrible lighting notwithstanding, we went out and took photos today.

I still need a Lovat Fraser pipe bag cover, a Khaki piper's badge, a proper entrenching tool case and haft, a better sporran, and all of the webbing needs to be blancoed. But, this is the first time I have ever had everything on together. After working on this for two years, it feels pretty special.

All this has been done in an effort to honor Bill Millin and other veterans of WWII, I hope you all enjoy. As always, constructive criticism is very highly appreciated! The more you criticize, the better it gets













I thank you all so much for your help. It has been quite invaluable!

:ootd: Karl

[Liam]

You've done a great job! Great pics as well.