Thistle Plaid Brooch (Sapphire Blue) Color:Sapphire Blue Today the 8th Gorkha Rifles

Today the 8th Gorkha Rifles is one of the most celebrated regiments of the Indian Army

by the amalgamation of the 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot and 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot

Since 1947

It is claimed that in earlier times the Highland clergy wore the Highland dress and carried arms and that many attempts were made to prevent them wearing tartan and to force them to wear conventional ministerial habit

Thistle Plaid Brooch (Sapphire Blue) Color:Sapphire Blue Today the 8th Gorkha RiflesA larger brooch that is beautifully crafted from polished pewter & stone. An elegant detail for our ruanas, ponchos, and scarves. Gift Boxed and ready for giving. Made in Scotland (4 6 weeks excluding Great Scot's Christmas and New Year holiday period) 3" (7. 5cm) Diameter The Scottish Thistle is an instantly recognisable symbol of Scotland, adopted over 700 years ago when, according to legend, it was responsible for signalling the clandestine