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    What Regiment sporran

    Can anyone help me identify the sporran pictured - from a bronze Piper figure.


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    It would appear to be a mid 1800's (ca.1840) officer's Gordon Hlrs sporran based upon the number & type of tassels as well as cantle image, which appears to be a sphinx w/ a number that looks to be a "92"...

    Hope that helps.

    Cheers,
    Christian

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    Sporran identification

    Many many thanks to Christian for the information

    much obliged.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ganges35 View Post
    Can anyone help me identify the sporran pictured - from a bronze Piper figure.

    --dbh

    When given a choice, most people will choose.

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