glengarry badge, other ranks, glengarry badge
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NAM.1983-06-23-1
Description
Other ranks glengarry badge, white metal, 1916 (c). Associated with Calcutta Scottish. Worn by Pte S Halstead. Die-struck. A saltire, the arms of which are made of five rows of beading, flanked by twin sprays of thistle and surmounted by a monarchial crown. Mounted upon the cross, the Arms of the City of Calcutta, complete with crest and motto, as granted in 1896. Across the base of the thistle sprays is a frosted scroll with forked ends bearing the burnished title, 'Calcutta Scottish'. Maker's name, 'Hamilton & Co/ Calcutta', is impressed on the reverse.
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