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2016.016.004

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2016.016

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Mouthpiece

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Mouthpiece, Pipe Major McHardy, 2nd SHC

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PIPES & DRUMS AND MUSIC

FUMÉES, TAMBOURS ET MUSIQUE

Mouthpiece, Pipe Major McHardy, 2nd SHC

Bagpipe Mouthpiece which belonged to Pipe Major John T. McHardy. The top is silver plated with the initials: "R.G.L." [R.G. Lawrie, Glasgow] and some silver hallmarks. The bottom is believed to be ivory. Pipe Major J.T. McHardy served in the 2nd Battalion, The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, in WW II. He was the Pipe Major from 1940 - 1945. His photo is in Roy's regimental history as he is piping in on the return of Pte Smokey Smith, VC to BC.
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