3rd Gurkhas


On Parade, 1899 (Detail)


The pipe band wear the same uniform as the rest of the men at this date. It was not until 1928 that approval was given fo the pipers to wear the tartan of Clan Colquhoun to commerorate the raising of the 1st battalion by a Colquhoun. (see Parade)


Uniforms | Regimental History


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