Private William Burridge 2nd battalion, 73rd regiment of foot under Captain H.B. Lynch

Many Regiments have their own prayer, called a Collect. The Collect of The Black Watch is said during services involving the Black Watch Regimental family. The Regimental Collect O God, whose strength setteth fast the mountains, Lord of the hills to whom we lift our eyes: grant us grace that we, of The Black Watch, once chosen to watch the mountains of an earthly kingdom, may stand fast in the faith and be strong, until we come to the heavenly Kingdom of Him, who has bidden us watch and pray. Thy Son, our Saviour and Lord. Amen http://www.theblackwatch.co.uk/index/customs_traditions

MacLeod tartan, also known as the MacLeod of Harris tartan, is a variation on the Black Watch tartan. The tartan was adopted by Maj- Gen. John (Mackenzie), Lord Macleod on the raising of the 73rd in 1777. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/73rd _(Perthshire)_Regiment_of_Foot Waterloo medal

• The Waterloo medal was the first ever “campaign medal” issued by the British Army, given to every soldier regardless of their rank or role. It was awarded to all soldiers present at the Battle of Waterloo and the actions during the two previous days. • Before Waterloo, medals were reserved either for high-ranking officers, or to reward particular acts of bravery. British successes during the Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal were marked by giving British Generals large crosses made from solid gold. The idea of giving common soldiers a medal simply to mark their service was unknown, even bizarre. • Private soldiers were often thought of with contempt by their officers. Even the Duke of Wellington once called his troops “the mere scum of the earth” and claimed most only joined the army “from having got bastard children – some for minor offences – many more for drink”. • The first man in history to award campaign medals was actually Napoleon, who recognised the importance of inspiring loyalty and devotion in his soldiers. He issued medals for all who fought in his invasion of Russia, for instance. • After the Battle of Waterloo, British society was overjoyed at the Allied victory and the final defeat of Napoleon. The soldiers who had fought at Waterloo were seen as heroes, and the idea of giving every soldier a medal quickly became popular. • Each medal had the name of the soldier to whom it was awarded inscribed around the edge, and the words “Waterloo” and “Wellington” on opposite sides. The head is that of the Prince Regent. Some 39,000 medals were issued. http://www.nam.ac.uk/waterloo200/200-object/private-soldiers- waterloo-medal/ Highlander’s bonnet

• This is the feather bonnet of an officer who fought in the Waterloo Campaign as part of a Highland Regiment. While most British soldiers wore black leather shako cap, Scottish Highlanders wore these bonnets, decorated with dyed ostrich feathers. The unique dress of the Highland Regiments caused much fascination among European observers, both allies and enemies. • Thousands of the British Army soldiers who fought at the Battle of Waterloo were Scottish. The Duke of Wellington’s army included The Royal Scots Greys, the Scots Guards, the Royal Highland (42nd), the Highland Light Infantry, the 73rd Foot (later 2nd Black Watch), the Cameron Highlanders (79th) and the Gordon Highlanders (92nd). Of these, however, only the Highlanders (73rd, 79th, & 92nd) wore this bonnet.