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Black Watch (bits 'n bobs)

A blog by Derek Black in General

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Observations and comment relating to my research into the Black Watch

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Highland Uniform

The Teddy Bears: Goatskin, Sheepskin and Dogskin....

As winter 1914 approached it was deemed necessary to provide additional clothing to the men in the trenches to protect against the cold. 200,000 fur coats of various animals, including dog, were sent out from late November. Woollen garments of various kinds were also provided, such as: woolen helmets, balaclavas, mufflers, body belts, gloves and socks.   (illustrated war news - 9th Dec.1914)   17th Nov, 1914 - Hansard Mr. HOGGE asked what arrangements hav
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Derek Black in Highland Uniform

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Highland Uniform

Glens, Tam's & Brodies - A Timeline of Highland Headwear

A Timeline of Highland Headwear 1914   Scottish infantry units went into theatre wearing Glengarries.     1915   Footballer Jack Peters of the 2nd A&SH, in his letter home published on the 5th of March, 1915, learned they were to be issued Balmorals shortly. On the 14th of March 31 men of the 5th B.W. returned to Arbroath as medically unfit. Wearing Balmorals, described as recently issued, this was the first those in Angus had seen of the headgear.
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Derek Black in Highland Uniform

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