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Miniature portrait, of Lieutenant Landers, Breadalbane Fencibles
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This miniature portrait is of Lieutenant Landers of the Breadalbane Fencibles, a special home defence regiment set up as a result of the government's refusal to create a Scottish militia.
Breadalbane Fencibles - Miniature of Lieutenant Landers
In 1794, harsh discipline provoked a serious mutiny in this regiment, one of many which undermined the reliability of Highland fencible regiments. A Scottish nationwide militia force was eventually created by the government in 1797.
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- Online ID: 000-100-005-899-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland
Project description View all records in project - Ref: National Museums Scotland M.1930.417
- Date: 18th or 19th century
- Material: Miniature / portrait
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- What: Miniature / portrait
- Subject: Paintings and drawings
- Who: Breadalbane Fencibles (British land forces)
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