Glorious Victorian 23rd Regt of Foot

Royal Welch Fusiliers Framed Colours Woolwork . (Woolie)

The Royal Welch Fusiliers (Welsh: Ffiwsilwyr Brenhinol Cymreig) was a line infantry Regt of the British Army and part of the Prince of Wales' Division, that was founded in 1689. In 1702, it was designated a fusilier Regt and became the Welch Regiment of Fusiliers, the prefix "Royal" was added in 1713, then confirmed in 1714 when George I named it the Prince of Wales's Own Royal Regiment of Welsh Fusiliers.

In 1751, after reforms that standardised the naming and numbering of regiments, it became the 23rd Regiment of Foot (Royal Welsh Fuzileers). In 1881, the final title of the regiment was adopted

The Woolie or Woolwork is in fine fettle for its age and nicely presented in a double frame. It dates from around the 2nd Boer War (according to the battle honours) and is still very vibrant with some colour loss to the battle honour side. It consists of the Regimental Motif, Colours and “Billy” the Regt mascot, all crafted in wool and framed behind glass. This frame has been mounted onto a larger 2nd frame with a red cloth inner, this frame has the odd imperfection with its age and use but otherwise it’s in fine fettle.

(Outer frame 40.5 x 49” & inner frame 30” x 38.5”)

Local delivery, U.K. furniture courier available with collection’s welcome too

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