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PQ087

Item

Object ID

PQ087

Type

Plaque

Rights Holder

CIC

Provenance

22nd Regt R.A.

Season

1978-1979

Description

Stained wood commemorative plaque "22nd Regiment Royal Artillery" on gold scroll above regimental badge. "The Welsh Gunners" on gold scroll beneath badge. Dimensions: h6 " x w7" ( h15.5cm x w18cm)

Info

Badge of the 22nd Regt. Royal Artillery. Swansea RFC's tour to Germany in August 1978 saw them take on a Combined Services XV (24th Aug, won 67 - 9) and a Welsh Guards XV (28th Aug won 15 - 4). This plaque was presented to Swansea RFC during the tour.

Keywords

1978-1979, 1978-79, british army, tour, germany

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