Scottish Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment Other Ranks Ostrich Feather Bonnet With Plume / Hackle & Regiment Badge & Plaid Brooch. HE 859 Clothing

Scottish Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regiment Other Ranks Ostrich Feather Bonnet With Plume / Hackle & Regiment Badge & Plaid Brooch. HE 859 - HE 859

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's) was an Infantry Regiment of the British Army until amalgamation into The Royal Regiment of Scotland in 2006. During the Crimean War The Highlanders earned the sobriquet of “The Fighting Highlanders” and carried with it the status of having been the original “Thin Red Line”. This title was bestowed following the action of the 93rd at Balaclava on 25 October 1854 in which the Highlanders alone stood between the undefended British Army base at Balaclava and 4 Squadrons of charging Russian Cavalry. This is an original Other Ranks Feather Bonnet to the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. It is clean with black ostrich feathers, which give it the distinctive voluminous appearance and creates a protective, ventilated cap over a wire frame. The left side is fitted with its original other ranks white feather plume / hackle and black silk patch mounted with Regimental white metal badge. It has the correct broad diced headband of red & white chequered wool & black cloth ribbons, or "tails". The bonnet is complete with leather sweatband with hand written name which looks like ‘Dermot Fallon’ written over a faded unreadable maker / retailer label, silk liner with draw string and leather chin strap all clean condition with light service wear. The bonnet is approx UK size 6. Included is a white metal plaid brooch found with the Bonnet. The brooch features cast Thistle motifs and has a hinged pin to the rear. The price includes UK delivery. HE 859 (On bookcase office)

£395.00