Snuff Mull Made from the Top of a Drum Major’s MaceThe Highlanders’ Museum This object is called a ‘snuff mull’ and was used to store snuff, a powdered form of tobacco. Snuff was often taken by the more elite members of society, whilst lower classes...
Terence Cuneo, ‘Anduki Landing – Brunei’The Highlanders’ Museum This painting of a tropical scene helps shed light on the role of British Army soldiers sent overseas. It depicts a moment from 1962, when the Queen’s Own Highlanders landed at Anduki...
Regimental BeltHighland Museum of Childhood This leather belt shows clear evidence of wear. It belonged to a member of the 107th Bengal Regiment of Foot. This British infantry regiment is now associated with controversy as it was raised by the East India Company in...
Walter Ritchie’s BugleThe Highlanders’ Museum A bugle is a very simple instrument from the brass family. Unlike other brass instruments, it has no valves as the bugler is able to control the pitch using the mouth. In the military, it traditionally marked...
Snuff Box from KhartoumThe Highlanders’ Museum Snuff was a powdered form of tobacco, sniffed through the nose. It was often taken by the more elite members of society, whilst lower classes tended to smoke tobacco. It was once believed to have medicinal...
