Black Watch spats/gaiters

[macwilkin]

There was likely a tremendous amount of variation in uniforms that aren't reflected in all the official historic illustrations.

True enough, but over time is quite common to see historic illustrations assigned to very utilitarian reasons for bits of uniform kit. Most are based in myth and legend.

T.

[Nervous Jock]

My experience in the military leads me to believe that some higher up chose to change to squared off toes, changed the uniform accordingly, and it's been the same ever since... just because.

Can't remember who but one unit now wears their cross strap on back to front because a foreign royal visitor did it umpty years ago