Atholl Highlanders?? - British & Commonwealth Military Badge Forum

Wee3reids · #1 22-10-18, 07:43 PM

Hi,

I wasn't too sure where to put this post so popped it in here. I have an Atholl Highlanders Sporran Cantle and have tried (and failed miserably) to date it or find much information about it. I appreciate it's perhaps off topic as they are a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment but after trying so many other places I thought I'd try here as the forum has been incredibly helpful with other military objects I have.

Kind Regards,

Thomas

Bill A · #2 23-10-18, 11:08 AM

Hello Thomas, welcome to the Forum. Your account is active and open for posts.

Wee3reids · #3 23-10-18, 07:32 PM

Thank you, much appreciated.

Tinto · #4 23-10-18, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Wee3reids

Hi,

I wasn't too sure where to put this post so popped it in here. I have an Atholl Highlanders Sporran Cantle and have tried (and failed miserably) to date it or find much information about it. I appreciate it's perhaps off topic as they are a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment but after trying so many other places I thought I'd try here as the forum has been incredibly helpful with other military objects I have.

Kind Regards,

Thomas

Hello Thomas,

I admire your Atholl Highlanders cantle, very nice.
I cannot answer your question but here is a link to Blair Castle folk who may be able to help:

https://blair-castle.co.uk/scottish-...ng-the-castle/

Cheers, Tinto

Alex Rice · #5 24-10-18, 05:41 AM

I think it is an officer's sporran cantle, seems to be the type still used so difficult to date. Could be recent or 50 years old.
Cheers,
Alex

HKPiper · #6 24-10-18, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Alex Rice

I think it is an officer's sporran cantle, seems to be the type still used so difficult to date. Could be recent or 50 years old.
Cheers,
Alex

or a pipers......

rmarsden · #7 24-10-18, 11:23 AM

The demi-wildman alludes to the capture of the Lord of the Iles by he Earl of Atholl in 1475.

Tinto · #8 24-10-18, 05:40 PM

Possibly pipers.
If you click on the pictures here you can see differences between cantles of the pipers and others.

https://blair-castle.co.uk/scottish-...ade-gathering/

Cheers, Tinto

Wee3reids · #9 24-10-18, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the replies, I'll have a look and send them a message, see if I get anywhere, much appreciated

fougasse1940 · #10 24-10-18, 08:43 PM

None of the cantles shown in the link match the one shown here.

Rgds, Thomas