Soldier piper?

[billy4294]

Good Evening,
This is an old card and I can tell you it's mass produced, probably for the tourist market. My question is, is the subject matter a Soldier, or just someone in highland style dress? My own opinion leans toward the latter but I would be grateful for any opinions.

Cheers
billy

[BCONLEY]

From the badge on his crossbelt it would seem this is a piper with the Gordon Highlanders, Imperial not Canadian, likely pre 1914.

[REMEVMBEA1]

Originally Posted by BCONLEY

From the badge on his crossbelt it would seem this is a piper with the Gordon Highlanders, Imperial not Canadian, likely pre 1914.

His cap badge is definitely not Gordons , I would say it's A&SH, so most probably a civvy band.

[Michael Dorosh]

http://www.arcticmedals.com/catalog/...57/7724874.htm

The 50th Gordon Highlanders appear to have worn round cap badges...link above for reference and comparison to this photo. Difficult to tell, but doesn't seem to be the one. No idea if pipers had their own pattern.

[Michael Dorosh]

Originally Posted by BCONLEY

From the badge on his crossbelt it would seem this is a piper with the Gordon Highlanders, Imperial not Canadian, likely pre 1914.

Can't speak for everyone, but crossbelt badges aren't necessarily foolproof. The Calgary Highlanders wore "Imperial" badges on pipe band uniforms for years to show their alliance with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders - you would have Calgary Highlanders cap and collar badges and Imperial A&SH badges on sporrans and crossbelts for example.