Black Watch

The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) (named the The Royal Highland Regiment (The Black Watch) before 1931) is an infantry regiment of the British Army. Part of the Scottish Division, it is the senior regiment of highlanders. The regiment's name comes from the extremely dark tartan that they wear; 'Black Watch' was originally just a nickname for the 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot, but was used more and more so that, in 1881, when the 42nd amalgamated with the 73rd Foot, the new regiment was named 'The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)'. The uniform has changed but the nickname has been more enduring. The regimental motto is Nemo me impune lacessit (no one attacks me with impunity). The Royal Stewart tartan is worn by the regimental pipers due the royal designation.

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1931 - Infantry regiment - British Army - Scottish Division - Highlanders - Tartan - Nemo me impune lacessit

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