Title

The Gordon Highlanders, 1936. Creator: Percy Frederick Seaton Spence.

Caption

The Gordon Highlanders, 1936. Scottish regiment lowering the Union flag as the royal carriage passes along Constitution Hill in London. In the distance is the Wellington Arch. 'Raised in 1796 by the Marquis of Huntly, this regiment has a fine record of noble service, and has won high distinction in many campaigns. In their Highland Kilt and Plaid, Scarlet Tunic and Towering Busby, they look very picturesque on parade'.

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/Amanda Waite

Reference

HRM21A83_461

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Rights managed

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76,6Mb (11,6Mb) / 21,7in x 13,7in / 6510 x 4113 (300dpi)

Keywords

animal people male man men animals horses horse flag flags country guy clothes British traditional color Scotland dress military war kilt kilts location SCOTTISH Armed Forces century banner Britain Union Jack soldiers soldier clothing thirties concept typical tartan cavalry standard Army trademark warfare british flag household cavalry Valentine's Colour Regiment Union flag infantry 1930s 20th century British Army Scots Gordon Highlanders Wellington Arch postcard Highlanders Percy Spence Percy FS Spence Percy F S Spence Spence Percy FS Spence Percy F S Percy Frederick Seaton Spence Spence Percy Frederick Seaton Shirley Markham Spence Percy