Not appropriate for a soldier?

[motorman4life]

If you were in the United States, I would say to gather up information on military kilts among US, Canadian and other allies. Put together a portfolio with images, articles, sample tartans and whatever else you can find. In particular, I would get as much information on the official USAF, USN, USCG and US Marine tartans. There is also a Westpoint tartan used by the US Army. Is there any use of the kilt in the Finish military?

If you were in the US, I would saay to get a copy of the US Tartan Day Resolution (Congress) and any applicable resolutions that have been made in the state in which you reside. Get military specifications and details on kilts and kilt outfits for formal military mess and dress attire and put it all together in a packet.

You could still do this, because it does tend to show the kilt is in fact a part of military attire.

Show that packet to him and see what he says. Tell him you want it back, but if he wants to look it all over at his leisure, let him do so. After he does that, ask him if he has changed his mind. If he has not, write a letter or meet with his superior tp explain your situation: the unlawful order, your displeasure with the position, the refusal to resend the order and your appeal for his superior to review the packet and deal with the situation appropriately.

I think once you start doing some reasearch, you will see how much the kilt is a part of the mainstream military and if you can get him to realize that, you will be allowed to wear a kilt.