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[PolarBear]

I have posted this figure since it has always been a favorite. I purchased it at The Hobby Centre in Ottawa in the late 1970s. It was done by a local miniature painter. Unfortunately I cannot find the info sheet I had on it at the moment. I am posting both front and back views. I believe it represents a British Highland division soldier from the late 19th Century. Any identification would be most appreciated.
Thank you
Randy

 

[kilted vampire]

The trews are Black Watch. The Blue facings indicate that as well. That is my guess at this point.

 

[PolarBear]

The trews are Black Watch. The Blue facings indicate that as well. That is my guess at this point.

Thanks KV

I knew a Scot would be able to help. The funny thing is I don't recall Black Watch being mentioned on the label that I lost but that certainly is the tartan here. Didn't other non Black Watch Regts. wear this tartan as well? Did any Canadian Regts. wear it?

Randy

 

[kilted vampire]

Thanks KV

I knew a Scot would be able to help. The funny thing is I don't recall Black Watch being mentioned on the label that I lost but that certainly is the tartan here. Didn't other non Black Watch Regts. wear this tartan as well? Did any Canadian Regts. wear it?

Randy

The extra colors that run throught the tartan helps to identify the Regiments. The Black Watch is also known as the Government sett. Then different colors are added to it for the other regiments. Seaforth gets a white and red stripes. Gordons with the yellow stripe. And so on. But all start out with the Government sett. Also known as Ancient Campbell. This way Fueds would not break out between different families or septs within a regiment or even a domestic region that a Highland unit might be in.

 

[aujj65]

Could it be a Royal Scots Fusilier?

Jeff

 

[PolarBear]

Could it be a Royal Scots Fusilier?

Jeff

You know Jeff I think that's what the label did say now that I think of it. Do you think mid or late 19th Century? Perhaps the rifle would indicate this?

Thank you. I believe you've nailed it.

Randy

 

[aujj65]

You know Jeff I think that's what the label did say now that I think of it. Do you think mid or late 19th Century? Perhaps the rifle would indicate this?

Thank you. I believe you've nailed it.

Randy

Randy, I think about 1895, due to the type of equipment.

Jeff

 

[PolarBear]

The extra colors that run throught the tartan helps to identify the Regiments. The Black Watch is also known as the Government sett. Then different colors are added to it for the other regiments. Seaforth gets a white and red stripes. Gordons with the yellow stripe. And so on. But all start out with the Government sett. Also known as Ancient Campbell. This way Fueds would not break out between different families or septs within a regiment or even a domestic region that a Highland unit might be in.

Thanks KV --I do remember about it being the Government tartan.

Randy

 

[PolarBear]

Randy, I think about 1895, due to the type of equipment.

Jeff

Yes that makes sense to me too.

Boy Jeff you and KV are the best--you guys should work for Scotland Yard

Randy

 

[aujj65]

Yes that makes sense to me too.

Boy Jeff you and KV are the best--you guys should work for Scotland Yard

Randy

LOL, I just happened to paint a set of these some years ago from castings made by Tradition.

Glad to be of help.

Jeff

 

[kilted vampire]

LOL, I just happened to paint a set of these some years ago from castings made by Tradition.

Glad to be of help.

Jeff

When I looked at the Fusiler badge It threw me. The blue facings did mark the soldier as a "Royal". Great call Jeff

 

[PolarBear]

Royal Scots Fusilier Badge seen on figure's bearskin hat: (Flaming grenade)