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Jacket and waistcoat, of Strathspey Volunteers
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This jacket and waistcoat of a private soldier dates from around 1795. Although the jacket and waistcoat bear the buttons of the Strathspey Volunteers, they were probably first made either for the 97th (Inverness-shire) Regiment or the Strathspey Fencibles.
Strathspey Volunteer Battalion - Private's jacket and waistcoat, c. 1798
Soldiers' waistcoats were generally made from the remnants of other items of uniform. This waistcoat has a tartan back, probably from an old plaid.
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- Online ID: 000-180-002-319-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland Part 2
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland M.1930.1136
- Date: Around 1795
c. 1798 - Material: Jacket / waistcoat
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- What: Jacket / waistcoat
- Subject: Uniform : bodywear
- Who: Strathspey Volunteer Battalion (British land forces)
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