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Help identifying uniform
« on: Thursday 18 April 13 17:39 BST (UK) »
I would appreciate any help in identifying the uniform in this picture.

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Re: Help identifying uniform
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 18 April 13 19:43 BST (UK) »
You can find out about the Kings Own Scottish Borderers regiment here  (Black cock feathers)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00jsgw2/In_the_Highest_Tradition_Episode_6/
Thomas, Davies, Jones, Walters, Daniel in Carmarthenshire and Ceredigion. That should narrow it down a bit!
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Re: Help identifying uniform
« Reply #2 on: Friday 19 April 13 09:05 BST (UK) »
...........But he is wearing a Black Watch sporran,  KOSB sporran has two long black tails (tassles) He has no regimental insignia on his belt buckle, KOSB glengarry was diced, KOSBs wore a Leslie tartan as well as Royal Stewart,  which I don't think this is, I concede the badge is probably KOSB.
The plaid brooch, if it was KOSB would have the regimental badge in the centre instead of a cairngorm stone
I think this pic was taken in a studio with a mish mash of Highland military clothing loaned for the pic by the studio.

This topic is also on Photographic board.

James

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Re: Help identifying uniform
« Reply #3 on: Friday 19 April 13 16:56 BST (UK) »
Thanks James

Your deductions are most likely true.  I wanted to know for sure because he was in the Royal Navy and when I saw this picture, I was confused.

I will assume it was taken in celebration of his heritage and nothing to do with his Military history.

Thanks so much
Cheers
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