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All of the non commissioned Highlanders are wearing the famous black feather bonnet with the traditional Black Watch red hackle on the left side. The 42nd Highlanders, better known as the Black Watch as they would have appeared at the time of Waterloo. |
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British 42nd Highlanders: Black Watch Standing Highlander, rifle at his side with fixed bayonet. All of the non commissioned Highlanders are wearing the famous black feather bonnet with the traditional Black Watch red hackle on the left side. |
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British 42nd Highlanders: Black Watch Standing Sergeant with pike. All of the non commissioned Highlanders are wearing the famous black feather bonnet with the traditional Black Watch red hackle on the left side. The Sergeant also carries a full back pack |
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British 42nd Highlanders: Black Watch Highland Officer. Our officer also dons the feather bonnet but is wearing tartan trews in the regimental pattern. The 42nd Highlanders, better known as the Black Watch as they would have appeared at the time of Waterloo. |
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Mounted Black Watch Officer wearing gray trousers with a shoulder plaid and traditional feather bonnet with the “red hackle”. |
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His “Black Bess” steady this Highlander takes careful aim. |
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His weapon primed and upright he prepares to provide additional “volley fire”. |
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Similar to “NA48” but down on one knee also picking out a target. |
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Wielding an eight-foot pike was never easy but it’s perfect for unseating an enemy horseman. |
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Reversing his rifle this drummer prepares to deliver a powerful blow. |
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Although wounded, this Black Watch officer continues to support the “Union” flag in one hand and his Highland broadsword in the other. |
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Another hand-to-hand soldier – this Highlander closes in with the bayonet. |
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With musket at the “high port” position, this soldier advances to his front. |
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