discussion Cameron Highlander Officer Enquiry

[Guest]

Hello, everyone.
I need some advice. As the Poilus vignette nears completion (photos to follow in due course), I'm planning the next subject which is probably going to be a captain in the Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders at Tel-el Kebir (think I've spelt that correctly).Can anyone enlighten me as to how rank was denoted on infantry then? I have a Victoria's Heroes fig, which comes without info.
Any advice appreciated.
Thanks
DS

 

[Windy]

Hi Dave. Tel-el-Kebir was fought in 1882, just after the Cardwell reforms but just before officers ranks were changed to their modern format. Rank insignia was worn on the shoulder but only field officers (major and above) wore crowns and stars. Having said that, during the Egypt campaign officers of the Camerons appear to have worn a plain scarlet jacket without any insignia at all!

Windy

 

[Guest]

Thanks, Windy. Well, if nothing else, that makes life easier!
So, no pips or cuff embroidery?

 

[Windy]

Hard to describe but a picture paints a thousand words! Like this:

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[Guest]

That's great. Thanks.
It looks like the same figure - painted really well.
Now I'm worrying...

 

[Jon Heptonstall]

And another.I wouldn't normally use a model as a reference source but this one is great.
Bill Horans work.View attachment 314962
Jon

 

[Tim Marlow]

...and here is a contemporary picture by James Wilson from 1883 that is in the Highlander’s museum...

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[Guest]

Those are grand.
Thanks very much, gents.