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by Narendra
27 May 2010 21:22
Forum: Military Issues & History Forum
Topic: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous
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Views: 1002766

Re: Newbie Corner & Military Miscellaneous

I had heard from an old MLI officer that the famous Black Watch who fought alongside Marathas gave their red hackle to them. It was later decided by the AHQ that instead of wearing THE Red, the MLI should be given a combination of green (to signify Light Infantry) with the red of the Black Watch on ...
by Narendra
11 Mar 2010 20:48
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: HISTORY MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY
Replies: 1
Views: 1064

HISTORY MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY

I had heard from an old MLI officer that the famous Black Watch who fought alongside Marathas gave their red hackle to them. It was later decided by the AHQ that instead of wearing red, the MLI should be given a combination of green (to signify Light Infantry) with the red of the Black Watch on the ...
by Narendra
10 Mar 2010 21:59
Forum: Trash Can Archive
Topic: HACKLE OF MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY
Replies: 1
Views: 1350

HACKLE OF MARATHA LIGHT INFANTRY

I had heard from an old MLI officer that the famous Black Watch who fought alongside Marathas gave their red hackle to them. It was later decided by the AHQ that instead of wearing red, the MLI should be given a combination of green (to signify Light Infantry) with the red of the Black Watch on the ...