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7th March 13, 10:53 PM
#19
 Originally Posted by Shedlock2000
Yes, now I've looked at the zoomed in closely, and looked at the set - it des seem to be a modern Ferguson of Atholl..... I wonder what the link is there?!
It may have been just picked for the colors, or there may have been a regimental connection with a Ferguson.
Like the REME Pipe Band, the Royal Engineers (Scottish VR) Pipe Band was the only pipe band in the Royal Engineers and wore the MacDonald of Keppoch tartan, which contained colours associated with the Corps; red, blue (and green):
strathm_macdonnellkeppcoh_mod.jpgCorps_of_Royal_Engineers_Camp_Flag.jpg
Last edited by Dale-of-Cedars; 9th March 13 at 09:50 PM.
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