Quote Originally Posted by kiltimabar View Post
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.