Questions for the military veterans here

[kiltimabar]

Since you mentioned your Civil War ancestors, I might mention there is a Federal Memorial tartan that is specifically designed to commemorate the service of those Boys in Blue who fought to preserve the Union. Matt Newsome made up a kilt for me from custom woven material sewn to the original design of the kilt of the 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, another celebrated Civil War regiment. It's not common, so when people ask what it is it gives you the opening to tell them about your ancestors and what they mean to you.

[Daaaaang]

Matt Newsome made up a kilt for me from custom woven material sewn to the original design of the kilt of the 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, another celebrated Civil War regiment. It's not common, so when people ask what it is it gives you the opening to tell them about your ancestors and what they mean to you.

I thought this was just Cameron of Erracht?

[macwilkin]

I thought this was just Cameron of Erracht?

The 79th did wear the Cameron of Erracht; the reference to the 79th was the design of Matt's kilts, which is based on an original 79th kilt.

T.

[macwilkin]

Since you mentioned your Civil War ancestors, I might mention there is a Federal Memorial tartan that is specifically designed to commemorate the service of those Boys in Blue who fought to preserve the Union. Matt Newsome made up a kilt for me from custom woven material sewn to the original design of the kilt of the 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, another celebrated Civil War regiment. It's not common, so when people ask what it is it gives you the opening to tell them about your ancestors and what they mean to you.

I will second kiltimabar's suggestion of the Federal Memorial tartan, since your ancestor actually served in in a Federal regiment during the War of the Rebellion. It's "tailor-made" for your wish to honour your ancestor.

Or, you could always go with the New York City tartan, since the 69th was a city regiment. One of the reasons why I chose the Iowa state tartan was in honour of my great-great grandfather, 1st. Lt. William Williamson, who served in the War of the Rebellion with F Coy., 11th Iowa Vol. Infantry.

Regards,

Todd

ps: moved thread to heraldry & tartans section, since we're discusing tartan symbolism & meaning.

[Nighthawk]

Since you mentioned your Civil War ancestors, I might mention there is a Federal Memorial tartan that is specifically designed to commemorate the service of those Boys in Blue who fought to preserve the Union. Matt Newsome made up a kilt for me from custom woven material sewn to the original design of the kilt of the 79th NY Cameron Highlanders, another celebrated Civil War regiment. It's not common, so when people ask what it is it gives you the opening to tell them about your ancestors and what they mean to you.

Wow!!! I did not know that! That's a great idea! My g-g-grandfather was with a colonel in the 65th Illinois I think.

Thanks for all the input, folks. I may have to get in touch with SWK for one of their box pleated Leathernecks. I will have to wait on the Fed Memorial, as I am having kilts made in both my family and state tartans. I can't afford three tanks right now... Heck, I can't afford two, but I'm doing them anyway.

So now one more question- It was mentioned that wearing badges that you didn't earn is illegal. I wear my great great grandfathers thistle badge. I have been wearing it as a kilt pin. Is that also illegal?I hope not- I feel just a little spring in my step when I wear it.