Woollen hose of the Calcutta Scottish regiment

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1932.752
Date:	1914 - 1920 Between 1914 and 1920
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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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