A sporran is a type of pouch traditionally worn with a kilt. About 1949, the committee banned female dancers from wearing the kilt, sporran or medals. Horsehair sporran was normally worn by pipers and drummers of the Regimental music band. The dress sporran was not to have more than six tassels. Pewter or silver cantle is also carved on the sporran. A regimental sporran badge was then attached to the front. Dress sporran could be hair, fur, or skin, any pattern. Plain leather sporran has become very popular today, as it is convenient to wear daily. Prince Charlie often wore this style of sporran to formal occasions. For example, their 1872 jacket was an artillery jacket modified with a sporran cut out. Civilian sporran worn by General Duncan Campbell of Lochnell. Officers were permitted to wear undress sporran resembling the men's. This enables the wearer to access a sporran without unbuttoning and opening up the cape. Alternative fastenings may be used and pockets inserted to avoid the need for a sporran. This type of sporran was commonly worn by the sergeants and soldiers.