Powder horn of the 81st (Highland) Regiment

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This powder horn with silver mounts is of the 81st (Highland) Regiment of Foot and dates from 1778-83.

81st (Aberdeenshire) - Powder-horn for officer's fusil, silver mounts, telescopic filler, marked on base "81st Regiment", thistle, laurels, 1778 - 1781

This regiment was raised in Aberdeenshire and was one of many regiments recruited through the influence of a local landowner. In return, the landowner could appoint the officers from among his family or friends.

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• Online ID: 000-100-022-945-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  M.1960.33
• Date: 1778 - 1781
  Between 1778 and 1783
  
• Material: Silver mounts; telescopic filler; thistle and laurels; inscribed base. Inscription: 81st Regiment
  Powderhorn
  
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 85 mm x 58 mm
  
• What: Powderhorn
  
• Subject: Equipment
  
• Who: 81st (Aberdeenshire) (British land forces)
  
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