Vintage Bamboo Kilt Pin or Wool Jacket Pin (MIS-021)

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Vintage Bamboo Kilt Pin or Wool Jacket Pin (MIS-021)

Description: The pin is made of brass and features a piece of bamboo. It can be worn as a pin to secure a kilt, wool scarf, or wool jacket.

Total width: 90mm
Age: approx mid 20th Century

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History on Kilt Pins: The exact origin of the kilt pin is unknown, but a popular story from the 19th century claims that Queen Victoria ordered its use to prevent a soldier’s kilt from being discovered during inspection, thus establishing the pin’s original functional purpose. Although the true origin is disputed, the tradition grew during her reign, with pins evolving from practical fasteners to ornate decorative items that displayed wealth, family, or clan affiliation through elaborate designs and precious materials. Today, kilt pins are important cultural accessories, but their primary function is decorative, not functional, since a well-made kilt does not require a pin for closure.

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