Buttons

These two buttons, one of white metal and one of brass, were worn by members of a special government department which maintained the network of roads and bridges built throughout Scotland.

The badges bear a four-leaved thistle and the inscription 'Highland Roads and Bridges'.

After the Jacobite Rising of 1745 anti-Scottish feeling was strong. Attempts to tame the Highlands included reintroducing the building of forts and roads which allowed for the quick movement of troops and resulted in improved communications.

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Online ID:	000-100-006-049-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1930.554
Date:	18th century
Material:	White metal / brass. Inscription: Highland Roads and Bridges
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What:	Button
Subject:	Badges and insignia
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Description:	Two buttons, one of white metal and one of brass, bearing a four leaved thistle and "Highland Roads and Bridges"
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