The Gordons


1st Battalion Colours


These images, taken from cigarette cards give a clearer view of the design of the Colours presented to the Gordon Highlanders in 1899. 'The 24 battle honours around the Union Wreath do not include Tirah which was awarded in 1900. 'The last honour was CHITRAL at that time. The battalion number features in the middle.


Regimental Colours | Regimental details


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