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 Originally Posted by BoldHighlander
So very cool- two pipers of the Queens Own Cameron Highlanders.
Their plaid brooch is one of the rarest of the Highland regimental items: a plain open circle, in sterling silver, with the words Cameron Highlanders engraved on it.
I used to own one of those sporrans and that crossbelt hardware set, also very rare, that I sold to a Army Officer who plays pipes who it putting together a full Cameron Highlanders piper's kit.
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17th June 10, 01:05 AM
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The Pictou Highlanders @ Aldershot 1939
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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17th June 10, 01:10 AM
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The North Nova Scotia (WWII era) pt1
I apologize in advance for the quality (or lack thereof) of the old newspaper photos.
However, I felt some might find them of interest.

I believe this photo depicts the band marching in Holland:

Last edited by BoldHighlander; 17th June 10 at 02:33 AM.
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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17th June 10, 01:11 AM
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17th June 10, 01:32 AM
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Scottish Soldiers in WW1 Italy
Judging by the size of the badge on the diced-glengarry on the jock to the right, is that he at least appears to be an Argyll (A&SH's).
Last edited by BoldHighlander; 17th June 10 at 02:32 AM.
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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17th June 10, 03:59 PM
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The Prince Edward Island Highlanders (date unknown)
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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18th June 10, 01:33 AM
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