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[[whisky ad for Dewar's?]] Authentic [[boxed illustration]] [[image: monochrome image of a (reminiscent of a Seaforth Highlander?) drum major, his uniform annotated with descriptions as follows]] FEATHER BONNET With white hackle (feather). Coloured hackles are used in the British Army to differentiate between regiments. "WING" EPAULETS To protect the shoulders from sword cuts. SCARLET DOUBLET Known the world over as the Scottish and British soldier's colour. GOLD SASH Always worn over the left shoulder SPORRAN Originally a leather wallet, worn suspended from the waistbelt to carry the day's ration. There are no pockets in the kilt. KILT Formerly in one piece with the shoulder plaid, but now worn separately. Highland regiments of the British Army wear the kilt. HOSE TOPS Gaelic name, cadd[[rest of page is cut off meaning striped]] [[right hand side of illustration]] SILVER COLLAR BADGES The Dewar's Highlander wears the Saltire of St. Andrew, Patron Saint of Scotland. SHOULDER PIN In cold weather, or at night, a clansman in the field would unfasten the shoulder pin so that his plaid became a warm cloak or a blanket. DRUM MAJOR's BATON The Scots have marched into battle to the skirl of the pipes, from Bannockburn (1314) to Aden (1967). METAL "BREASTPLATE" Worn where belt and sash cross, and carrying the drumsticks symbolic of the role of the Drum Major. [[rest of the page is cut off]]