Green Steel HelmetThe Highlanders’ Museum This helmet tells us about the fate of one man captured by Nazis during World War Two. It belonged to a soldier from the 51st Highland Division. This regiment took part in the Dunkirk invasion during World War Two but...
Iron RationThe Highlanders’ Museum Tins such as these are known as iron rations. This one was issued to the Lovat Scouts on arrival at Cape Town in March, 1900. The regiment had been raised to fight in the South African Boer War, 1899 – 1901. The Lovat...
Afghan Army BeretThe Highlanders’ Museum This dark green wool beret likely belonged to an Officer of the Afghan Army. It was taken when the Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordons and Camerons) served in Afghanistan in the early 2000s. This object shows how the...
Lovat Scouts Battledress BonnetThe Highlanders’ Museum This item of headwear is known as a battledress bonnet and dates from World War Two. The black and white checkerboard pattern is an iconic symbol of the Lovat Scouts regiment. The Lovat Scouts were...
Spyglass Belonging to Major John CameronThe Highlanders’ Museum A spyglass is a small telescope. This example was used for observation by volunteer battalions of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. It shows that volunteer battalions were an important...
