42nd Band Sett

[figheadair]

For those with an interest in history here's the 42nd sett in Wilsons' colours followed by their Plaid for the Band sett that was formed by substituting red for black.





And just to prove the point, espcially for those that have difficulty visualising how two very different colour ways can be the same sett, here they are straight off the loom. You can see where the tie in change over occured.

[BoldHighlander]

Very cool!

Thanks for posting these.

[Hothir Ethelnor]

It is amazing how different the tartan looks with a simple colour change.

[Sir William]

I particularly like the Black Watch in Wilson's colours.

[Bigkahuna]

I am somewhat confused. I was never aware of a special Sett for the Band of the 42nd . I always thought they wore either the Government Tartan or the Royal Stewart (for the Pipers).

[figheadair]

I am somewhat confused. I was never aware of a special Sett for the Band of the 42nd . I always thought they wore either the Government Tartan or the Royal Stewart (for the Pipers).

Not before about 1840-50. Prior to that they, and the 93rd too, wore the Band setting of the Government.