MACKENZIE (WEATHERED) Black Watch It is illustrated by Smibert

It is illustrated by Smibert and the Smith brothers (both works published in 1850)

broke a large cavalry charge using musket fire alone

Initially the unit did not recruit from the Gurkhas

It's also known as the Lendrum or Black and White MacFarlane

MACKENZIE (WEATHERED) Black Watch It is illustrated by SmibertThe MacKenzie is the regimental tartan of the Seaforth Highlanders, who were raised by MacKenzie, Earl of Seaforth, in 1778. The clan held lands in Ross shire and around Muir of Ord, but in the 12th century, they were removed to Wester Ross, (Kintail). The chiefly line of Kintail died out (as prophesised by the Brahan Seer) and the MacKenzies of Cromarty were recognised as Chiefs of the Clan.