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OFFICIAL TITLES OF BLACK WATCH AT DIFFERENT PERIODS.
1667 to 1739, The Black Watch.
1739 to 1749, The Regiment was known during this period by the names of its Colonels, as was the custom in the British Army at that time, Earl of Crawford’s, Lord Sempill’s, Lord John Murray’s. It was also called The Highland Regiment. It is said that the Regiment was at first the 43d Regt. of Foot, but while it was 43d in order of precedence it is a question if it was ever officially called the 43d.
1749 to 1758, 42nd Regiment of Foot (The Highland Regiment).
1758 to 1861, 42nd (or Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot.
1861 to 1881, 42nd Royal Highlanders (The Black Watch).
1881 to date, 1st Battalion The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders).
1758 to 1786, 2nd Battalion 42nd (or Royal Highland), Regiment of Foot.