Sporran, of Calcutta Scottish regiment

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This horsehair sporran is of the Calcutta Scottish regiment. Dating from between 1914 and 1920, it was worn by Major C.H. Elmes.

The sporran has a silver-mounted clasp.

Between 1820 and 1920, the barracks occupied by the Highland Regiments in India varied from ancient mud and stone fortresses to more elaborate stations like the one at Calcutta.

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• Online ID: 000-100-004-318-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1932.753
• Date: 1914 - 1920
  Between 1914 and 1920
  
• Material: Silver top; white purse; six black tassels; and strap
  Sporran
  
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• What: Sporran
  
• Subject: Equipment
  
• Who: Calcutta Scottish (Non-British forces, inc. Imperial and Colonial)
  Major C.H. Elmes (Owner)
  
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• Description: Calcutta Scottish - Officer's sporran with silver top, white sporran, six black tassels and strap, 1914 - 1920, worn by Major C.H. Elmes
  
• References:
  • Henderson, Diana. Highland Soldier, 1820-1920. Edinburgh: John Donald 1989, p. 184 
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