Officer's Cap

This embroidered officer's cap of an elite Scottish unit in the army of King William III dates to around 1692. This type of cap was worn by grenadiers, the strongest, most formidable troops of the 1690s.

The Scottish identity of the regiment is shown on the cap by the embroidered thistles on either side of the royal crowns and cypher (initials) of King William and Queen Mary.

In the late 17th century Scotland was politically volatile, with conflicts over religion and the royal succession making the government unstable. Authority was imposed by military force, with the government relying on professional soldiers led by government supporters.

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Online ID:	000-180-002-175-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland M.1985.128
Date:	Around 1692 c. 1690
Material:	Enbroidered; inner bag absent. Inscription: William and Mary cypher flanked by thistles
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What:	Cap, mitre
Subject:	Uniform : headwear
Who:	King William III and Mary
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Description:	Embroidered mitre cap bearing the cypher of William and Mary flanked by thistles, the inner bag absent, c. 1690
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