King & Country · First World War · FW025
A map in the left hand is the obvious feature of FW025. The coloured armband is the more revealing one: the original description identifies a King’s Own Scottish Borderers officer attached to the General Staff.
A regimental identity inside a staff role
The diced cap band and tartan trousers give the figure a distinctly Scottish appearance. The khaki jacket, leather equipment and map keep him firmly in a field setting. The product description specifically draws attention to the staff armband. It explains why the figure can belong beside a senior commander while retaining the appearance of his regiment.
The Borderers beyond the shorthand
The National Army Museum’s regimental history traces the King’s Own Scottish Borderers to 1689 and explains the later adoption of the Scottish title. The abbreviated KOSB label is therefore a regimental reference, not a separate branch of the army. It is worth retaining in searches and collection records even when a seller uses only “officer with map.”
A clear headquarters arrangement
Pair him with FW024, Sir John French, placing the map on the side from which a viewer approaches the display. A third figure should be offset rather than lined up shoulder to shoulder. Before buying, ask for a close view of the map corners and its supporting hand. Check the cap band and tartan for heavy repainting, and compare the armband with the saved image. Those details distinguish this set more effectively than a general resemblance to a Scottish officer.
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