Quote Originally Posted by JSFMACLJR View Post
Are the wire embroidered belts worn by officers of Highland regiments? If so, in that case that IS the waist belt and the dirk would be fastened to this belt with a frog.

Check these belts out here so we might know if we are talking about the same thing:
http://www.highlandbrigade.com/products/index.asp

Go under " byTypes" to the "Waist Belt Clasps and waist belts" link.
Yes, this is the site that inspired my question. It makes it seem that there is a separate belt for the dirk rather than just using the waist belt and I was curious if this was for Levee or possibly mess dress.