Knapsack of the 10th regiment, North British Militia

This canvas knapsack is of the 10th Regiment of the North British Militia. It dates from 1798.

The front of the knapsack is decorated with the regimental motif of a crown and thistle. The text around the edge reads, 'Tenth Regiment. N.B. Militia'.

The government abolished part-time volunteer units in 1808 and introduced an additional force called the Local Militia, over which it had more control. Service in the new militia was compulsory and full time, although it was for a fixed period only.

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Online ID:	000-100-010-676-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1948.119
Date:	1798
Material:	Canvas
Dimensions:	500 mm x 425 mm
What:	Knapsack
Subject:	Equipment
Who:	10th North British Militia (British land forces)
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Description:	10th North British Militia - Canvas knapsack
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