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    WWI uniform

    I was wondering if, since there's a lot of history buffs on the boards, some of you guys could help me out here? I'm trying to get an idea of what would go into a WWI (maybe even an early WWII) Gordon Highlander's uniform. Does anybody have any ideas? Pictures would be great! I already found these.
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    WW1 uniform

    No picture of the man himself,my grand father,but a picture that I have just taken of some of his personal effects that he wore in the trenches during WW1. He was commissioned into the G H in, I think 1912.Silver G H(hallmarked 1913) kilt pin made by Hamilton and Inches of Edinburgh, silver cuff links made by H&I,silver collar stays dated 1918 made by H&I, gold watch(Rolex)and chain and a marching compass.I use them all today,but I do not wear a G H tartan as I did not serve in that regiment.


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    Try the Gordon Highlander museum: http://www.gordonhighlanders.com
    They might be able to help you with any questions you might have or even might be able to send you a few pics.
    Good luck with your project it sounds fun!
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    Check wi' your college library and/or local purveyor of books for:

    The Scottish Units in the World Wars by Mike Chappell:

    http://www.ospreypublishing.com/titl...ser=ELI~per=44

    There a number of good period photos from the World Wars of Scottish regiments, including the Gordons.

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    "What Price Glory" has an officer's tunic you can get with Gordon buttons. They also have WWI type kilt aprons, hose, tam o' shanters, etc....
    http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1224&bc=no

    Enlisted tunic:
    http://onlinemilitaria.net/shopexd.asp?id=1594&bc=no

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