Commando Heritage No.1 Tartan
The original Commando Basic Training Centre was located at Achnacarry Estate, Lochaber in Scotland -
home of Clan Cameron of Loceil. Our Commando Heritage tartan was based upon the sett of the Cameron Highlanders and reflects the clan, commando and combined operations throughout its design.
All our tartan cloth and garments are made and tailored by Lochcarron of Scotland at the Waverley Mill, Selkirk. The quality and care of the preparation and production aligns perfectly with the quality of Commando and Special Forces training. The final outcome is second to none.
All current products are made 100% pure new wool.
Our 16oz Heavy weight Strome cloth is ideal for traditional kilts and hard wearing products.
The 13oz Braeriach Medium weight cloth is perfect for hardwearing garments such as military trews.
Finally, our 10oz Reiver light weight cloth sets the standard in comfort and durability and the choice for ladies pleated skirts, gentlemen's ties, trousers and waistcoats.
A combination of these materials is used for a number of our accessories.
Production
Know Your Tartan - It Has Meaning
Commando Heritage No.1 tartan is based upon the sett of the Cameron Highlanders, originally the 79th Regiment of Foot. The gold and red are clan colours and are retained in reduced form.
Navy Blue, Scarlet and Light identify the Royal Navy, Army and Air Force and the intersection of the Red on Darker Blue a symbol of the original Combined Operations shoulder patch of WW2.
The dark forest green predominates throughout as the colour of the coveted Green Beret of the Commandos.
Black a colour of reflection and respect for those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their countries and freedom from tyranny.
Again the scarlet symbolises the blood spilt through the generations of Commandos and Special Forces during countless operations in hostile environments.
Gold, uppermost, represent the consistent high quality of Commando and Special Forces training in UK & among our Allied Nations.
There exists many other parallels or symbolism with the tartan:
Green on Red for the Salamander of No.1 Commando; Red the colour of lanyard of 45 (FOUR-FIVE) Royal Marines Commando, Red/Gold the lanyard of 43 (FOUR-THREE) RM Commando, Black for hackle of No.11 (Scottish) Commando...
Every thread a tribute to the giants on whose shoulders we stand today.
"WE WILL REMEMBER THEM"