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9th July 07, 08:41 AM
#41
 Originally Posted by Curnir
Well, given the fact that I live in sweden... the likelyhood of him being aware of the History behind the Black Watch and their expoits, let alone being able to recognice the tartan as Black Watch modern.... Well lets just say that it's highly unlikely.
Not necessarily; the Pipes & Drums of the Swedish 1st Engineer Regiment wear the Black Watch tartan:
http://www.sackpipa.com/eng/uniform.asp
Regards,
Todd
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10th July 07, 12:50 PM
#42
 Originally Posted by cajunscot
I did not know about these guys. It seems as if they're not a formal part of the swedish armed forces music corps though, rather an honorary band of the now disbanded 1st royal engineer regiment.
But the band is still going strong.
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10th July 07, 06:16 PM
#43
 Originally Posted by Curnir
I did not know about these guys. It seems as if they're not a formal part of the swedish armed forces music corps though, rather an honorary band of the now disbanded 1st royal engineer regiment.
But the band is still going strong.
Don't forget the Caledonian Society of Sweden:
http://www.calsoc.se/
Skaal!
Todd
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