1915 KOSB Royal Steward tartan pattern

[BESPJL]

Hi,

I would like to ask for your help regarding the Royal Steward pattern.
On the Osprey book by Mike Chappell my understanding is that the pattern shown is red background , thin vertical stripes (dark blue, light blue, yellow and white) and thin horizontal stripes (yellow and dark blue). Is this correct?

But if I search the internet for the same tartan the images shown have a different pattern.

Thanks in advance.

Cheers,
Paulo

 

[mick3272]

Hi Paulo.
Does this help. the Royal Steward tartan is also worn by Pipers of the Scots Guards.

Mick

 

[BESPJL]

Thanks Mick!

that's the one that the net search returns but which one would be correct for painting Piper Laidlaw from Tommy's?

 

[mick3272]

Hi Paulo.
Yes Pipers wore the Royal Steward tartan, But during the WW1 you would not have seen much of it as a Khaki apron would have been worn over it.
Mick

 

[BESPJL]

Correct Mick but the figure shows a bit of the kilt and then you have the bagpipe

 

[mick3272]

Hi Paulo.
Sorry for the delay in getting back.
I take it that the image you posted is art work taken from an Osprey book. I have to say IMO that although they are a good point of reference they are not 100%. The imiage I posted is a photograph of Royal Steward tartan So if I were you I would go with the latter. As for the Pipe bag cover that also is Royal Steward, but it would be filthy. You would not go far wrong if you decided to paint it dark blue.
Mick

 

[BESPJL]

Thanks Mick!

yes the image I've posted is from the Osprey book.

I'll follow your tips!

Thanks again.

Paulo

 

[ghamilt1]

I found this site which not only gives you the colour of the Royal Stewart tartan, but also a step by step on how to paint it. Have a look and see if it's of use to you.
http://www.angelfire.com/tx/ToySoldier/tartan.htm