74th Highlanders Mid Victorian Officers Dress Plaid Brooch

74th Highlanders. Mid Victorian Officers Dress Plaid Brooch. A heavy silvered quoit engraved with a wreath of thistles - on this the battle honours Assaye-Seringapatam-Fuentas D' Onor-Badajoz-Vittoria-Nivelle-Toulouse-Peninsula-Busaco Cuidad Rodrigo-Salamanca-Pyrenees-Orthes over numerals LXXIV (74). To the centre a large foiled citrine. The 74th became 2nd Battalion Highland Light Infantry in 1881. A superb brooch.

The 74th Highlanders' Officers Dress Plaid Brooch is a magnificent piece of military regalia that reflects the rich history and achievements of this Highland regiment. This heavy silvered quoit brooch features intricate engravings that showcase the regiment's proud heritage:

The wreath of thistles symbolizes the regiment's Scottish origins.

The battle honors engraved on the brooch represent the 74th Highlanders' distinguished service:

Assaye and Seringapatam: Battles fought in India during the Mysore campaign (1789-1792) and Mahratta War (1803)

Fuentes de Oñoro, Badajoz, Vittoria, Nivelle, Toulouse, Peninsula, Busaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Pyrenees, and Orthes: Battles fought during the Peninsular War (1808-1814)

The numerals LXXIV (74) identify the regiment.

The large foiled citrine at the center adds a touch of elegance to this military accessory.

This brooch would have been worn by officers to fasten their plaids, a distinctive part of Highland military dress. It's important to note that in 1881, as part of the Childers Reforms, the 74th Highlanders became the 2nd Battalion of the Highland Light Infantry This superb brooch serves as a tangible link to the regiment's history before this amalgamation, making it a valuable piece of military memorabilia.