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Old 07-07-19, 02:18 PM
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Default Victorian Scottish

A poster on reddit shared this photo of his greta-grandfather, incorrectly labeled as Black Watch. I identified it as Victorian scottish based on the sporran badge and what I could make of the glengarry badge and plaid brooch. OP indicated this made sense as the gentleman was born in Geelong in 1862 (surname McCoubrie).

My questions then are:

1) What tartans did the Regiment wear?
2) What is the rosette with tartan ribbons not to the brooch?
3) What is the device between the crown and rifles on the proficiency badge? Would it be a star for volunteers? Also, I assume this is for best shot in the company or band, as in British practice?

Thanks!
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