Drummer's jacket of Edinburgh Town Guard

This drummer's jacket is of the Edinburgh Town Guard and dates from the late 18th century.

Embroidered uniform coat formerly worn by the Old Edinburgh Town Guard

Before the introduction of police forces, Town Guards existed in most major Scottish towns to preserve a very basic level of law and order.

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Online ID:	000-100-002-540-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.NC 5
Date:	Late 18th century
Material:	Embroidered
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What:	Coat, uniform
Subject:	Badges and insignia (NMAS Classification)
Who:	Old Edinburgh Town Guard (Owner)
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
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