C010795 BRITISH BLACK WATCH (THE ROYAL HIGHLANDERS) CAP BADGE.

BACKGROUND: A Scottish Infantry Regiment and senior regiment of the Highland Brigade. The Black Watch was created as part of the "Childers Reform" in 1881 when the Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch) amalgamated with the 73rd (Perthshire) Foot.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: A stamped, silver alloy badge measuring approximately 7.5cm x 6cm, that consists of the St. Andrew with Cross within an oval that is inscribed "Nemo Me Impune Lacessit" (No one shall touch me with impunity). Surrounding the oval is a wreath of thistles, while above the oval is a crown and a scroll with the inscription "The Royal Highlanders" and below are two inscribed scrolls, "Black Watch" This is all overlaid on a diamond cut star of the Order of the Thistle. It is surmounted by a Kings Crown and the profile of the Sphinx to the bottom. The reverse is a mirror image of the front with two lugs.

GRADE ****1/2                             PRICE $35.00

To Order this item, please use one of the two e-mail addresses below to contact us. Please make sure to quote the item number in your e-mail

MILITARIA WANTED!  If you have items for sale, please contact us. We specialize in selling single pieces and entire collections. Over 3 decades in the business and we do all the work for you. Get the best return for your investment.

-E-Mail Address pawmac@nbnet.nb.ca  Or  guild@nb.aibn.com

To return to the main page please CLICK below