Wellington’s Court Dress

Wellington’s Court Dress

Item Details: A long-tailed coatee, originally green, with black facings, silver epaulettes, and silver Rifle Brigade Buttons. When the British Army was reduced following the Napoleonic wars, the 95th Rifles became the Rifle Brigade, having distinguished itself too...
Salamanca Key

Salamanca Key

“By God, that will do!”: The Key to Salamanca Item Details: A large, ornate key with the coat of arms of Salamanca engraved on the bow. The Battle of Salamanca, fought on 22 July 1812, was a significant victory during the Peninsular War. Commanded by Arthur Wellesley,...
An Evening at Winchester College’s War Cloister

An Evening at Winchester College’s War Cloister

Winchester College shares a profound historical link with The Royal Green Jackets, which is vividly exemplified within Winchester College’s War Cloister, erected shortly after the First World War. War Cloister features memorial tablets inscribed with the names of...