Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) Chrome Plaid Broach – Queen’s Crown

Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) chrome plaid brooch, featuring the distinctive regimental design with the Queen’s Crown. This attractive military dress accessory represents the traditional insignia of the Black Watch, one of the most famous Highland regiments of the British Army, and is suitable for collectors of Scottish military insignia, regimental memorabilia, and British Army uniform accessories.

The Black Watch, formally known as the Royal Highland Regiment, has a distinguished history dating to the early eighteenth century. Originally formed from independent Highland companies, the regiment became the 42nd Regiment of Foot (Royal Highlanders) and subsequently developed into one of the British Army’s most renowned Highland formations. The Black Watch served in numerous campaigns throughout the British Empire and in both World Wars, maintaining its distinctive Highland dress and strong regimental traditions.

The plaid brooch was worn as part of Highland dress, serving to secure the regimental tartan plaid while simultaneously displaying the wearer’s regimental identity. The brooch features the Queen’s Crown, indicating a design associated with the reign of Queen Elizabeth II, and the chrome construction provides the bright appearance associated with modern military dress and ceremonial equipment.

The Royal Highlanders and Black Watch are particularly well represented within collections of Scottish military memorabilia, with their distinctive insignia remaining highly desirable among collectors. This chrome plaid brooch is suitable for display, uniform restoration, historical interpretation, or as an attractive addition to a collection of Highland military dress accessories.

Dimensions

Approx. 98mm diameter

Condition

Excellent overall condition. An attractive example of Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) regimental dress equipment featuring the Queen’s Crown.