Show us your favorite Kilt Pins

[mddock58]

c152f,

I really like the 21st century kilts Lightning Bolt kilt pin.

I should find out how much to get one over stateside.

Cheers

Panache

They are usually here (and will be this year as well) in NY for Tartan week. If you are very kind, maybe we can work something out!

[wsk]

My antique from 1885 made in Birmingham England by Robinson Brothers:

and my eagle from one of the Puebloan tribes (the artist was rather coy about which pueblo). Bought it at Indian Market in Santa Fe a bunch of years ago):

[shawhighlander]

My antique from 1885 made in Birmingham England by Robinson Brothers:

The first words out of my mouth were, "WOW, now here is a pin with character"
This is probably the most intricate and peaceful kilt pin I've seen...and it is an antique, which makes it something to be proud of.

Slainte mhor!int:

[Macman]

My favourite is a silver Kwakiutl sun by a local Nimpkish artist.

[Mr. MacDougall]

At the moment, I only have one kilt pin -- the Clan MacDougall pin that I've had since I was a teenager, over twenty years ago. It's the dead standard one, with the mailed fist and "Buidah no Bas" -- Conquer or Die.

I've been thinking about wearing my Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist (ESWS), Enlisted Air Warfare Specialist (EAWS), or Naval Aircrew badges on my Navy tartan kilt, but haven't actually done so, yet.

Officially, I know it's a Hogwarts Ravenclaw house pin inspired by the Harry Potter books, but to most everyone else, it's just a crow.

I know I'm being pedantic, but the mascot of House Ravenclaw is the Eagle. I, by the bye, am the moderator of the Ravenclaw community on LiveJournal.

and my eagle from one of the Puebloan tribes (the artist was rather coy about which pueblo).

Which usually means "it's something I thought up that looks semi-traditional, but I don't want to tell this white boy that, or he won't want to buy it." It's a beautiful pin, and I wish it were something traditional, as I'd want to buy one.

[Abax]

Here's my favorite kilt pin (since it's the only one I have yet):



It is a sterling silver crane made by Ola Gorie in Scotland. The design is from her Kells series (as in the Book of Kells). To my eye, it has a Pictish influence. This is especially appropriate for the Brodie tartan of my kilt, since one of the origins of the Brodie clan is thought to be from the Pictish royal family "Brude."

Abax

[Big Paul]

That is a stunning piece! Very nice!

[starbkjrus]

That is a stunning piece! Very nice!

You're not kidding. Nice. You can see her work (and purchase) at http://www.olagorieshop.com . She also has some brooches that would make great kiltpins as well.