Woollen hose of the Calcutta Scottish regiment

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This pair of woollen hose is of the Calcutta Scottish Regiment and dates from 1914-20. The hose were worn by Major C.H. Elmes.

The hose are knitted in a green and white diamond pattern.

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: 000-100-004-317-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1932.752
• Date: 1914 - 1920
  Between 1914 and 1920
  
• Material: Hose / garter
  
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• What: Hose / garter
  
• Subject: Uniform : legwear
  
• Who: Calcutta Scottish (Non-British forces, inc. Imperial and Colonial)
  Major C.H. Elmes (Owner)
  
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• Description: Calcutta Scottish - Officer's long hose, half hose and garters, 1914 - 1920, worn by Major C.H. Elmes
  
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