Powder horn of the 81st (Highland) Regiment

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:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
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
Dimensions:	242 mm x 85 mm x 58 mm
What:	Powderhorn
Subject:	Equipment
Who:	81st (Aberdeenshire) (British land forces)
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