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Mans purse (Sporran)

Mans purse (Sporran) which is part of the uniform of the Gorden Highlanders. The closure flap of the purse has a metal insignia of the Bydand and it closes with a snap. The leather is two-toned brown and red and etched with celtic motifs. The shoulder strap has an adjustable black leather piece and metal chains which attach it to the back of the purse.

Object ID 557
Type Gifts
Donor Ingwall Maxwell
Country United Kingdom
Material Leather; metal
Dimensions L 18,5 cm × H 21 (purse only) cm
Inscriptions "Bydand" on the metal insignia.
Location 5b
Place Palazzo Coppini, Firenze

Notes

With strap 65 cm. length. The Gorden Highlanders are a Scottish military group and the Sporran was a part of their uniform.

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