Questions for the military veterans here

[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?

[rickmac15]

I served in the Navy during the Vietnam era, Vet wher give little support or respect by civilians.so if you want to honor our service to country go for it

Rick

[kiltedcarpenter]

Go for it! Army vet here and if I saw someone wearing the leatherneck or Army tartan, as long as they were not passing themselves off as avet when they were not, I would be complimented!

[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.

[TheKiltedWonder]

Do you have ancestors in the Marines? Maybe the Army tartan would be more meaningful? I like the idea of the Federal Memorial tartan, but it can cost so much to have tartan custom woven. I'm not sure if the Army tartan has the same problem. That is the benefit of the leatherneck tartan. It can be found at many sites. I say wear it with pride!

[macwilkin]

I like the idea of the Federal Memorial tartan, but it can cost so much to have tartan custom woven. tartan. It can be found at many sites.

Not if he contacts Matt, Barb or Kathy Lare.

T.

[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.

[sharpdressedscot]

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

Oh, I guess it was for the tartan then. I thought it was the hat, for a sec it had me.

[Woodsheal]

Here's a look at the Federal Memorial Tartan:


http://www.tartansauthority.com/Web/site/cart2.asp