History and proper use of the kilt ribbon question

[OC Richard]

I remember, kilt pins also have been worn by pipers and officers of Seafroth Highlanders

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Yes I was only discussing the regular regiments of the British army.

I wasn't considering Dominions units, or Territorial and Volunteer units in Britain.

Both had an amazing and sometimes bizarre variety of uniform.

I believe that photo is the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, with their famously bearded Pipe Major, often seen on WWII newsreels.

[blackwatch70]

Dear OCR,

yes, you're correct, it's a photo of pipers Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, but believe me, officers of regular UK Seaforth also wore kilt pins. One of these silver pins I have in my collection.

[OC Richard]

Cool! Didn't know that. I thought it was a Canadian thing.

[Jon Lilley]

Hi, Okiwen!

Sorry to find this so late and sorry it's so little info, but the only thing I can add is that the Pipe Major wears two ribbons or rosettes and the rest of the band just wears one. They can be compound or single and it's all the choice of the regiment/band/group. I'll teach you how to make the rosette at our next kilt kamp if you're interested. I'd do a video if I had someone to hold the camera while I taught. It's kind of hard to do both at the same time.

Hope all's going well there. We really did miss you despite all the hoo-haa going on. Hope you're Holidays are going well!

Jon

[okiwen]

Hi, Okiwen!

Sorry to find this so late and sorry it's so little info, but the only thing I can add is that the Pipe Major wears two ribbons or rosettes and the rest of the band just wears one. They can be compound or single and it's all the choice of the regiment/band/group. I'll teach you how to make the rosette at our next kilt kamp if you're interested. I'd do a video if I had someone to hold the camera while I taught. It's kind of hard to do both at the same time.

Hope all's going well there. We really did miss you despite all the hoo-haa going on. Hope you're Holidays are going well!

Jon

I'll take your lesson...and all the knowledge you can find. My every intention is to be a Kamp this year. (soooo excited all over)