The piece is in an GOOD, USED CONDITION- Woven Tartan Graphic Design Relief is present and detailed.Item remains in a Good State and has been utilised. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Wool materials are intact and kilt is structurally sound. All buckles & leather fasteners are present. ** NOTE: a few insect penetrations or 'Moth Nips' may be visible in certain segments. A degree of pigmentation fading may also be noted. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ EXPOSURE TO VARIED COMBAT CONDITIONS. MATERIAL MAY BE DELICATE IN CERTAIN AREAS.
PIECE HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO LONGTERM STORAGE & WILL DISPLAY AN ACCEPTABLE DEGREE OF AGE-RELATED SURFACE WEAR.
ITEM IS +/- 110 YEARS OLD AT THE MAXIMUM.
SOLD AS IS - NO RETURNS
FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY- NOT FOR USAGE/ PERSONAL WEAR.
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ORIGIN : UDF ( South Africa, Union Defence Force)
COMPOSITION : Wool, Natural / Cotton
YEAR: 1916 - 1945
TYPE: Men's Kilt, Military Service.
ISSUE: Union Defence Force ( SA Overseas Expeditionary Force).
UNIT: 4th South African Infantry Regiment/ Transvaal Scottish.
DIMENSIONS: 180 cm -Horizontal Extended Length.
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
*** ITEM IS DELICATE IN CERTAIN PORTIONS & MUST BE HANDLED WITH CARE !! ***
** YOU ARE BIDDING FOR ONE .**
An EXCELLENT example of a World War I / World War II - UDF 4th SA Infantry Regt. 'Murray of Athol' Tartan Service Kilt. This piece appears to be in a VF/F state , with detailed Woven Graphic Relief on obverse and reverse. All buckles and leather fastener straps present. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. Wool materials are structurally sound - but will display a small degree of insect penetrations 'Moth Nips' in certain segments. The internal drill cotton lining remains intact- and will show some discolouration from sweat and associated secretions.
The Kilt, displays a good degree of pigment preservation - with only mild fading in exposed areas. Buckles have been re-attached at some point in the waistband.
An original 4th SA Infantry Cap Badge with a swatch of Tartan material- has been used to provide an accurate comparison regarding the item's authentication.
***** IMPORTANT NOTE : NEITHER THE SA INFANTRY CAP BADGE NOR THE SWATCH OF MATERIAL ARE PART OF THE OFFERING - THESE PIECES ARE NOT INCLUDED. THEY ARE FOR COMPARISON ONLY !!! *****.
This piece would have been utilised by the 4th SA Infantry Regt. ' Mors Lucrum Mihi ' in France under the command of - Lt. Col. F.A. Jones. This formation consisted of the following :
A Coy - Cape Town Highlanders
B Coy - Transvaal Scottish 1st Batt.
C Coy - Transvaal Scottish 2nd Batt.
D Coy - Caledonian Societies of Free State & Natal.
The Unit , formed part of the British 9th Division- and participated in action on the Suez (Ottoman Turkish Empire) , Deville Wood, Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele & Messines.
The ideal addition to any WW1 / WW2 UDF & South African Military kit or uniform collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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