Questions for the military veterans here

**Tattoo Bradley** · 8th December 07, 06:14 PM

Well, I can tell you now you're fixing to get flooded with lots of "wear whatever you like" comments. And, I'll go ahead and start off by saying I feel the same way.

You've got the remember, that the Leatherneck is not actually an official tartan of the USMC first of all. The only US Military tartans that are official (meaning the branch has officially adopted them) are the USCG and soon the USArmy. The "USAF Tartan" has been adopted by the USAFR Pipe Band, but I'm unsure of it's actual officialness. All very confusing on the surface. lol.

Anyway, I see nothing wrong with you wearing ANY tartan (minus the Balmoral which has specific "rules" to it.) By all means, order yourself one.

**sharpdressedscot** · 8th December 07, 06:51 PM

I think if people ask you if you're in the military, just say that you are honoring those in it right now or honoring your ancestors.

What are the rules for the Balmoral, I never knew any existed.

**Sir Robert** · 8th December 07, 07:25 PM

If I were you then I would go with Black Watch tartan as it has several things going for it, first it is an "open tartan" which will mean less hassles from the kilt snobs.

Next it is unmistakeably military without specifying which military where.

Next BW is extreemly common and can be had for less $ than obscure tartans.

Your next best is to discover exactly what tartan your GGGrandpappy wore and go with that.

**slohairt** · 8th December 07, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by sharpdressedscot

I think if people ask you if you're in the military, just say that you are honoring those in it right now or honoring your ancestors.

What are the rules for the Balmoral, I never knew any existed.

The Balmoral tartan is reserved for the Royal Family. Unless you mean the hat, in which case there are none!