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Old 8th December 2018, 07:03 PM   #21
Battara
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Originally Posted by Pukka Bundook
Jose,

From quite an early date, the British Government raised regiments in Scotland. Particularly the Highlands. The Government issued these soldiers muskets swords and dirks. Even pistols in the style of the "Doune "All metal , but made in Birmingham or London.

Even the blade shape of yours, (more a straight taper) although a little shorter, is Very like the Government issue in style.

Very best,
Richard.
So we are talking about the government raised regiments after 1745, right?
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