The Highlanders (QO and otherwise)

[lettman]

Am I correct in saying that while the cap badge of The Highlanders (Seaforth, Cameron & Gordon) was essentially the same as that of the QO Highlanders (S & C) that it succeeded, it was actually in three pieces instead of two? Or have I missed some other aspect of it?

[CAMERON HIGHLANDER]

The Q.O.H.'s previously wore the 2 piece badge before the 1994 amalgamation with The Gordon Highlanders. Afterwards they were issued the 3 piece pattern.


A decent book to get a hold of is: Queen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth & Camerons) by Mr Angus Fairrie.



Christopher

[Alan O]

The Highlanders had 2 badges.

The ORs wore the 'old' flat 2 part badge in a/a in working dress. NCOs wore the raised 3 part badge in metal.

However in No 1 dress all ranks wore the 3 part badge.

Alan

[revdougal]

Just a reminder: QOH =Queen's Own Hussars
QOHLDRS =Queen's Own Highlanders
Lieutenant Colonel Angus Fairie was Regimental Secretary

[Mike H]

Originally Posted by Alan Owen

The Highlanders had 2 badges.

The ORs wore the 'old' flat 2 part badge in a/a in working dress. NCOs wore the raised 3 part badge in metal.

However in No 1 dress all ranks wore the 3 part badge.

Alan

Also,the ORs wore the Assaye elephant collar badge,where as the officers wore the Tiger.
The shoulder titles were originally "Highlanders" the same as the QOHLDRS with the "QO" cut out,then this was changed to "The" ingold metal rather than anodised.

[lettman]

Thanks to all for the detailed responses.