Never before in British military history has this strange sight been seen-laddies of a Highland regiment (and a famous one) marching to the battle line without their kilts. But they still have the pipes, and on dress and ceremonial occasions the new battle dress will be replaced by pleats and sporran. —British Official War Photograph.
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Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 69, 14 December 1939, Page 9
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55Never before in British military history has this strange sight been seen-laddies of a Highland regiment (and a famous one) marching to the battle line without their kilts. But they still have the pipes, and on dress and ceremonial occasions the new battle dress will be replaced by pleats and sporran. —British Official War Photograph. Dominion, Volume 33, Issue 69, 14 December 1939, Page 9
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