The Rifles Museum Explained

The Rifles Museum
Map Type:Hampshire
Coordinates:51.0628°N -1.3212°W
Established:2013

The Rifles Museum is the regimental museum of The Rifles. It is located in Winchester in Hampshire, England and is part of Winchester's Military Museums.

History

The museum was established as "The Rifles Collection" in 2013 with the objective of preserving artifacts of importance in the history of The Rifles since it was formed in 2007.[1] It also organises a programme of regular military talks around the UK.[2] [3] Now known as "The Rifles Museum", the museum is organised chronologically and it has a special display relating to the courage of soldiers, and the Victoria Cross in particular.[4] It forms one of the six military museums at Peninsular Barracks.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Rifles Museum. Find Global. 12 November 2020.
  2. Web site: Serving soldiers recount life on the frontline in Afghanistan. 9 March 2015. Northern Echo. 12 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Special military exhibit to open at Winchester museum. 23 April 2014. Hampshire Chronicle.
  4. Web site: Salute the History of Heroes At The Rifles Museum. Shuttercraft. 12 November 2020.
  5. Web site: Military might on show to mark Armed Forces Day in Winchester. 20 June 2017. Daily Echo.

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