low sporrans !

[xena]

These horse hair sporrans are not the ones given to 'young jocks', pipers excepted, only Commissioned or Warrant Officers would wear them in ceremonial rig only

Well, that's why I noted that different regiments have different regulations. I wore one as a young jock. Well, I wasn't that young, but as a Master Corporal, I was still part of the Junior Ranks Mess. All ranks wore horsehair when marching with arms in both no. 1's and 2's.

Sorry for the confusion - didn't mean to disparage anyone's Regiment, especially the RHR, whom I hold in the highest esteem. In fact, I think they're almost as good as soldiers as Seaforth.

But yes, I still think they're wearing their sporrans at the proper height, even if a lot of civvies think it's in vogue to wear them to high to serve their purpose.

[Nervous Jock]

Well, that's why I noted that different regiments have different regulations. I wore one as a young jock. Well, I wasn't that young, but as a Master Corporal, I was still part of the Junior Ranks Mess. All ranks wore horsehair when marching with arms in both no. 1's and 2's.

Sorry for the confusion - didn't mean to disparage anyone's Regiment, especially the RHR, whom I hold in the highest esteem. In fact, I think they're almost as good as soldiers as Seaforth.

But yes, I still think they're wearing their sporrans at the proper height, even if a lot of civvies think it's in vogue to wear them to high to serve their purpose.

No Probs, i appreciate that. The sporrans that used to be worn by Junior Ranks were a lot shorter and different pattern although still with the 5 bells.

Likewise i think this photo is about 50 years old while the uniform may stay the same the way its worn can change!!

[xena]

Likewise i think this photo is about 50 years old while the uniform may stay the same the way its worn can change!!

Aye, it's a great photo.

[Nervous Jock]

Aye, it's a great photo.

Bet The lad on the left has shut a few NAAFI's

[David Dubh]

My appolgies for offending anyone it was not inteded that way! Thank-you for correcting my misunderstanding on that different regiments had different lengths for the length of the sporran. I had look at some different vintage photos and noted the length on those. My recently deceased uncle was a Gordon Highlander in the 60's.
Again my appologies for the offence though not intended. I will be more prudent in future.
David

[xena]

Bet The lad on the left has shut a few NAAFI's

Ah, yes. And quite possibly ended up having to pose for a photo like this because he came to the attention of the RSM a bit too often. :mrgreen:

[Cerebite]

Bet The lad on the left has shut a few NAAFI's

What is a NAAFI? As a 17+ year squid and the Navy equivalent of a CSM for a purple unit I know a lot of military speak but that is a new one to me.

As someone said above that CSM has been around the block a few times and so however he chooses to wear the uniform, be it by regulation or not, is the Correct way .

[Nervous Jock]

What is a NAAFI? As a 17+ year squid and the Navy equivalent of a CSM for a purple unit I know a lot of military speak but that is a new one to me.

As someone said above that CSM has been around the block a few times and so however he chooses to wear the uniform, be it by regulation or not, is the Correct way .

Navy Army Air Force Institution

The used to run the Bars/canteen on base so they were called NAAFIs.

When it came to closing up you would be known as the Canteen Cowboy