page_title: Highland Cyclist Battalion
hierarchical_section_title: Highland Cyclist Battalion
caption_attribution_description: English: Photo of Highland Cyclist Battalion Cap Badge from personal collection
context_page_description: The Highland Cyclist Battalion was a bicycle infantry battalion of the Territorial Force, part of the British Army. Formed as part of the Volunteer Force in 1860, it became a Volunteer Battalion of the Black Watch in 1881. In 1909 it became an independent unit and served in the United Kingdom throughout the First World War. In 1920 it was converted as part of the Highland Divisional Signals.
context_section_description: The Highland Cyclist Battalion was a bicycle infantry battalion of the Territorial Force, part of the British Army.  Formed as part of the Volunteer Force in 1860, it became a Volunteer Battalion of the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) in 1881.  In 1909 it became an independent unit and served in the United Kingdom throughout the First World War.  In 1920 it was converted as part of the Highland Divisional Signals.
caption: Highland Cyclist Battalion Cap Badge
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