Quality Sporrans for less money

**OC Richard** · 19th July 25, 06:07 AM

WE Scott "semi dress" with seal front, and a waistbelt, £10

https://www.ebay.com/itm/17727527971...Bk9SR_jb06yEZg

**Troglodyte** · 19th July 25, 07:24 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

There's a category of sporrans one sees fairly often on Ebay: sporrans with aftermarket modifications.

A sub-category of this is civilian sporrans which a veteran has stuck military badges on.

Here's a WE Scott civilian "Day" sporran onto which someone, most likely a veteran, has stuck an Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders collar badge and tunic button. £25.

Somebody not familiar with Argylls sporrans might think it looks military issue, however the Argylls had a unique sporran badge unlike their other badges.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/12723195765...Bk9SR-CrkZqBZg

Photos show Argylls officers wearing sporrans with tassels without badge.

It's nice to see that version of the regimental purse in action - have an unused example with its strap that's curently looking for a new home.

**OC Richard** · 19th July 25, 02:03 PM

L&M Highland Outfitters (Canada) pipe band sporran $35

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22687527159...102140.m167418

**OC Richard** · 19th July 25, 02:10 PM

Originally Posted by Troglodyte

It's nice to see that version of the regimental purse in action - have an unused example with its strap that's curently looking for a new home.

It's interesting, WWI military sporrans, because from what I've gleaned the Scottish Scottish regiments didn't issue leather sporrans, though officers could purchase what appear to be civilian sporrans (no badges) though that could be putting the cart before the horse; perhaps that style became popular with civilians after the war.

Here's one worn in WWII. Note the civilian Ghillies and bespoke Battle Dress tunic with open collar and lapels.

And a Canadian Pipe Major wearing that style in WWII.

On the other hand the WWI Canadian Expeditionary Force did issue leather sporrans to Other Ranks, from what I've been able to glean.

**geomick** · 20th July 25, 06:42 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

L&M Highland Outfitters (Canada) pipe band sporran $35

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22687527159...102140.m167418

That looks very nice. Hopefully there isn't a bidding war on it. I guess I will find out in a little over 4 days from now.

**User** · 20th July 25, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

L&M Highland Outfitters (Canada) pipe band sporran $35

https://www.ebay.com/itm/22687527159...102140.m167418

That's not a pipe band sporran, it's too beautiful! Pipe band sporrans are cheap things so they can outfit the band without great expense. 😉

Originally Posted by geomick

That looks very nice. Hopefully there isn't a bidding war on it. I guess I will find out in a little over 4 days from now.

Is that your bid on it? Best of luck to you!

**geomick** · 20th July 25, 11:52 AM

Originally Posted by User

That's not a pipe band sporran, it's too beautiful! Pipe band sporrans are cheap things so they can outfit the band without great expense. 😉

Is that your bid on it? Best of luck to you!

I placed a bid. It looks a lot like one of the current L&M models at a (for the moment) much more favorable price.

**User** · 22nd July 25, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by OC Richard

Newer WE Scott EW2 seal Evening sporran £35

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38867271603...Bk9SR5qH88v7ZQ

Note the crisp detail in the cantle. So many cantles we see nowadays are Pakistani re-casts it's nice to get reminded what they're supposed to look like.

I bought it, but I didn't want to say anything until it was in my hands, because I didn't want to jinx it.

I've been wanting that cantle for a while now. It's my favorite WE Scott cantle. I almost bought the piper's sporran from earlier, because the cantle is similar. I'm glad I resisted the temptation, because if I had bought the piper's sporran, I didn't think I could have justified buying this one.

Thanks OC Richard!