Soldier with binoculars at observation post

Soldier at observation post with bare-legs looking with binoculars – WW1

Soldier with bare-legs at an observation post looking with binoculars. P0378

Highland regiments, including the 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders, were entitled to wear their kilt in the trenches and in combat if they chose. Trousers and shorts were issued shortly after the beginning of the war but many 48th Highlanders continued to wear the kilt.

Classification
Images
Era
1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Binder 1, Research Room Shelf
Associated place
Europe
Associated event
WW1

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