Hi Arlen,

I served with the REME for 25 years. I think what you are thinking of doing to honour your relatives is great.

I was taught the pipes very early in my army career, in a military pipe band. My teacher was a Gordon Highlander Pipe Major. He was my mentor - he died a long time ago. I wear Gordon Highlander badges and pins in his honour, with whatever kilt I am wearing.

With your reasons, the wearing of the tartan and badges as worn by the Cameronians and REME, would be acceptable to everyone. Rather than take offence, I think anyone who served in those units would be proud to think that you hold their units in high enough esteem to use them to honour your relatives.

That is a very old REME badge, it must date from the very early days of the REME. I would like to have met them.

If you didn`t mind something more modern from the REME, the stable belt buckle would make a great kilt belt if the canvas was removed and replaced with leather. It is about two and a half inches wide.

I wouldn`t have thought of that but for your thread. Maybe I`ll make another kilt belt.

Peter C