The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Black glengarry, with red tourie, feather hackle, and red, white and black diced border. Lined with black polished cotton. Bottom of cap bound with black silk. Brown (originally black?) and white feather hackle, 19 cm long, bound with black grosgrain ribbon. Missing badge and cap ribbons.
Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Tea Company c1876-1890. Also served with Mounted Rifles, Indian Army. Married Caroline Blakspeare in 1883. Migrated to South Australia in 1890 for sake of wife's health. Served c1900-1902 with the South Australian Scottish Company and the Adelaide Rifles. Died 1934. Survived by three daughters. Only son of the marriage killed in the First World War.
Buff leather cross-belt with gilt fittings and gilt plate with silver stag's head rising out of a coronet, superimposed upon a cross of St Andrew. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educate
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Te
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c
Khaki drab field service cap with dark green crown, gold Russia braid edging, gilt British General Service buttons (Queen Victoria crown) and badge for 2 Battalion, South Australian Infantry. Gilt bad
Black Watch or Gordon variant tartan kilt of wool twill in dark green, blue and green with narrow yellow stripes. Much, if not all, of the kilt is handstitched. Pleats at the back are aligned so that
Officer's full dress scarlet superfine doublet with yellow facings, and white piping around top of collar, down front opening and around Inverness flaps. Collar is edged with gold lace and Russia brai
Fringed Gordon tartan half-plaid with self-fabric strap, and attached shoulder fly. Missing brooch. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educated in Scotland. Worked in India for the Assam Te
Buff leather cross-belt with gilt fittings and gilt plate with silver stag's head rising out of a coronet, superimposed upon a cross of St Andrew. Worn by James Black-Stevenson, born London, educate
Black wool forage cap (for mess dress) with white piping and silver Russia braid around crown and lower edge, and two plain silver ball buttons. Lined with black cotton. Worn by James Black-Stevenso
Khaki drab, heavyweight twilled brushed cotton puttee, with wool tape tie. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c
Black crepe mess dress cummerbund. Worn by James Black-Stevenson who was born in London, and educated in Scotland. He worked in India for Assam Tea Company c 1876-1890. Also served there with 'Moun
Black Watch or Gordon variant tartan kilt of wool twill in dark green, blue and green with narrow yellow stripes. Much, if not all, of the kilt is handstitched. Pleats at the back are aligned so that