Captain, The Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Full Dress Uniform, c. 1900
The regiment was formed in 1881 under the Childers Reforms by the amalgamation of the 26th Cameronian Regiment and the 90th Perthshire Light Infantry. It was the only regiment of rifles amongst the Scottish regiments of infantry.
The regiment traces its roots to the Cameronian Guard, later the 26th Regiment of Foot, who were raised in 1689. After the amalgamation, the 1st Battalion preferred to be known as "The Cameronians" whilst the 2nd preferred to be known as "The Scottish Rifles". The 2nd Battalion saw action at the Battle of Spion Kop in January of 1900 during the Second Boer War.
The regiment traces its roots to the Cameronian Guard, later the 26th Regiment of Foot, who were raised in 1689. After the amalgamation, the 1st Battalion preferred to be known as "The Cameronians" whilst the 2nd preferred to be known as "The Scottish Rifles". The 2nd Battalion saw action at the Battle of Spion Kop in January of 1900 during the Second Boer War.
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