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File:Highland soldier 1744.jpg

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English: A private and corporal of a Highland Regiment, circa 1744. The private is wearing a belted plaid in the Government tartan. Note how the plaid is being used to protect the musket lock from rain and wind.
Date Unknown date (more than likely out of copyright)
Source This image is scanned from Clans and Tartans - Collins Pocket Reference, George Way of Plean and Romilly Squire, Harper Collins, Glasgow 1995 ISBN 0-00-470810-5.
Author unknown (not attributed)

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2004-11-14 18:34 402×600× (37705 bytes) Dave souza Highland soldier [[1744]], an early picture of a Government [[Tartan]] great [[kilt]], with the [[plaid]] being used to protect the [[musket]] lock from rain and wind. Image from: *''Clans and Tartans - Collins Pocket Reference'' George Way of Plean an

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