THE JONATHAN MURRAY COLLECTION / DIRKS
Ref 26. The Highland Light Infantry
A piper’s dirk to the Highland Light Infantry. The dirk bears on the pommel the Imperial Crown device associated with Queen Elizabeth II. The top mount of the scabbard bears the regimental insignia of the regiment (HLI). Elizabeth II became head of the Commonwealth and Queen regnant in 1952 upon the death of her father George VI. Her coronation was in 1953.
Period: Post-1952
Category: Dirks
Reference: 26
REGIMENTAL HERITAGE
Brief History
The Highland Light Infantry (HLI) was a light infantry regiment of the British Army formed in 1881.
1881 — Raised as the Highland Light Infantry from the amalgamation of the 71st (Highland) Light Infantry and the 74th (Highland) Regiment of Foot.
1923 (or 1920) — Title expanded to Highland Light Infantry (City of Glasgow Regiment).
1947 — Became a kilted regiment.
1959 — Became the Royal Highland Fusiliers following amalgamation with the Royal Scots Fusiliers.
2004 — Became The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Scotland (2 SCOTS).