Some random old guys

[McMurdo]

Came across these guys. No sporrans, long coats and the guy on the right has a large patch pocket on the apron of his kilt.

Those are Kilt Aprons they are wearing, the sporrans are underneath and that pocket allows you access to the sporran. You see the Germans would be able to see the cantle of a military sporran and aim for it, so these were developed, they also kept the kilts cleaner.

[freep]

Those are Kilt Aprons they are wearing, the sporrans are underneath and that pocket allows you access to the sporran. You see the Germans would be able to see the cantle of a military sporran and aim for it, so these were developed, they also kept the kilts cleaner.

I don't doubt the two fellows on the left are wearing aprons but that's NOT a kilt on the guy on the right? Pleats and all?

[OC Richard]

No such thing as a canvas kilt existed. They are all wearing their ordinary regimental wool kilts.

The KD (Khaki Drill) aprons varied in design, but yes if they went all around they had pleats of course. Not having pleats would restrict the wearer too much.

The pockets in the aprons are just that. You wouldn't wear your sporran under your apron. Sporrans were rarely worn in WWI on active service, it's why they put pockets on the aprons. When not wearing aprons you'll often see canvas bags (intended for the gas mask) being worn as a make-do sporran. (Officers are a different breed, and you'll sometimes see them wearing sporrans in the war zone, plain brown leather "day" sporrans.)

Here you can see some aprons



Though WWII made, this style gives a good impression of the WWI aprons. You very rarely see them worn in WWII.

[freep]

No such thing as a canvas kilt existed. They are all wearing their ordinary regimental wool kilts.

The KD (Khaki Drill) aprons varied in design, but yes if they went all around they had pleats of course. Not having pleats would restrict the wearer too much.

The pockets in the aprons are just that. You wouldn't wear your sporran under your apron. Sporrans were rarely worn in WWI on active service, it's why they put pockets on the aprons. When not wearing aprons you'll often see canvas bags (intended for the gas mask) being worn as a make-do sporran. (Officers are a different breed, and you'll sometimes see them wearing sporrans in the war zone, plain brown leather "day" sporrans.)

Here you can see some aprons



Though WWII made, this style gives a good impression of the WWI aprons. You very rarely see them worn in WWII.

Excellent amplification. Thank you.