Gordon Highlanders Pipe Banner

[Mervyn Mitton]

Raised in 1794 as the 100th of Foot , this was changed in 1798 to the 92nd, Regiment of Foot. The Duke of

Gordon founded the Regiment.

1881 under the Cardew reforms they became the Gordon Highlanders and they were a famous Regiment, with

many Battle Honours from the Boer War, WW1 and WW2. However, they suffered the fate of so many British

units and lost their identity in 1994.

Being Scottish they obviously had a pipe and drum band and this unusual Banner was to hang from the long

chanter of a set of bagpipes. That is the top one of the three and it it hung down the back of the left shoulder.

Double sided, it is beautifully embroidered and includes the Regimental motton 'By Dand' and the Stag.

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[Hugh]

It's in beautiful condition. Any idea how old it is?

Hugh

[Mervyn Mitton]

Hugh - it has a Queen's crown - so, 1952 to 1994. I am suspecting that they may have been close to the closure.

Hopefully a Member will have some further info. ?

Compliments of the Season to you and your Family. Mervyn