The Highland light Infantry regiment cap badge, Ca.1902 - 1952 white bi-metal.
The Highland light Infantry regiment cap badge, Ca.1902 - 1952 white bi-metal.
The Highland light infantry regiment is a infantry regiment of the British army which ran for 78 years From 1881 to 1959.
The regiment was formed in 1881, part of Childers reforms by amalgamating the 71st Highland light infantry ( 1st Battalion ) and 74th Highland regiment of Foot ( 2nd Battalion )
Recruition mainly from lowland Scotland
Taking part in the Boer Wars, first world war and second world war.
in 1959 they amalgamated with The Royal Scots Fusiliers to form The Royal Highland Fusiliers.
Nickname "hell's last issue" " the glesga keelies "