Caledonian Challenge Shield badge - Robert Mackay 1910

Date Added: 24 April 2008 Year: 1910 Institution Name: dnhhl Cat No: ◀ | 2006_086_023 | ▶ Picture No: 2129

Embroidered raised badge in the shape of a circle with a saltire behind, the arms of which project from the edge of the circle, on a backing of dark blue felt, hessian or similar, and paper. The border of the circle is red satin, the centre is blue satin, bearing the Scottish royal crest of red lion rampant on a yellow background with a crown above. The outlines of the circle, arms of the saltire, inner shield and crown, and wording (CALEDONIAN CHALLENGE SHIELD 1910) are worked in metal thread, with highlights in several colours.
Part of the Robert Mackay collection.

Dimensions: Height 70mm - Width 62mm

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The Caledonian Challenge Shield is still competed for annually. On the weekend of 14~16 June 2024, it was won by Ronald Scaglione of the West of Scotland Rifle Club.

The Trophy itself is enormous, and is displayed in Blair Castle, Blair Atholl. Comment left on 17 June 2024 at 19:59 by Charles

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