Cut down BDU Shirt in Digital Green for Kilt use

[davidlpope]

Congratulations on your kilt. It looks like it is well-made and fits you well. I think it looks particularly nice pleated to the sett.

It's obvious that you put plenty of work into this project and that you are very proud of the Confederate States of America.

I hope I don't come off as hostile here, but a couple observations:

1. This looks almost exactly like the Marine Corps Woodland Marpat Utility Blouse. The digital pattern, the colors, and even the slanting of the pockets give it away. If it is an actual Marine blouse it will bear the embroidered Eagle, Globe, and Anchor insignia on the chest pocket. It may be a "knock-off", but from this photo it looks exactly like the "cammies" that I wore while on active duty. Even if this is not an "official" uniform item, it is such a good copy that it will surely be mistaken for such by Marines.

2. Marines do not generally take kindly to others appropriating our "clan colors". In fact, the genuine Marpat pattern is patented to discourage this. We had to earn the right to wear gear like this. Be forewarned that when you wear this you may be approached by Marines whose buddies bled and died in cammie blouses like this. I encourage you to really consider what your response will be when asked "Who were you with?" and why have you sewn patches all over a USMC cammie blouse?

Cordially,

David