It was a hard choice between this one and his new German-American.
The GA has a blue and white stripe that makes it almost seem to have stars in it (at least from the pictures). It is a little brighter.

This one is more subdued. I just prefer the red-based tartans. I picked it because I'm going to be here in Germany for about another 3 years, so it gives me something to talk to German's about.

Tom