Calcutta Scottish | |
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Active | 1914–1947 |
Country | British India |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Branch | Auxiliary Force |
Type | Infantry Regiment |
Headquarters | Calcutta |
Motto(s) | Per Ardua Stabilis Esto ("Be firm through difficulties") |
Engagements | World War I World War II |
The Calcutta Scottish was a regiment of volunteers of Scottish descent raised in 1914 as an infantry regiment of the British Indian Army. The regiment formed part of the army reserves of the Auxiliary Force, India (AFI). The regimental dress uniform was Hunting Stewart tartan. The regiment was disbanded following India's independence in 1947.[1]