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THE ROYAL GREEN JACKETS MUSEUM

 One of the finest Regimental Museums in Britain
Visit and See for Yourself

RGJ Museum MedalsspacerSituated close to the City Centre and the heart of historic Winchester (click here for location), with its Great Hall and Cathedral, this excellent Museum records, chronologically, graphically and entertainingly, the history of The Royal Green Jackets and its antecedent Regiments from 1741 to the present day.Victoria Cross

The Museum houses an outstanding collection of uniforms, weapons, silver, paintings and medals (picture top right), including 34 of the Regiment's 59 Victoria Crosses (see information below). Amongst nine battle models there is a magnificent diorama of Waterloo (picture right), measuring 22' x 11' with 22,000 model soldiers and horses, plus an accompanying sound and light commentary. Other popular visitor attractions include the opportunity to a fire a replica of the Baker Rifle on the electronic range - the British Army's first rifle issued circa 1800.

RGJ Museum DiaramaspacerFurther visitor attractions include the new Victoria Cross Display, 'For Valour' click here for more details), and the Recent History Section covering the history of the Regiment from the formation of The Royal Green Jackets in 1966 through to the year 2000. It tells the story of the Regiment's involvement in Northern Ireland, the first Gulf War and in the Balkans. It includes information on 'The Regiment Today'. Among the items on display is the Prisoner of War uniform worn by Sergeant 'Andy McNab' after his capture by the Iraqis in 1991.

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To learn more about the history of The Royal Green Jackets and its antecedent Regiments click 'Regimental Heritage' within the Forming Regiments page, which is the section dedicated to our History.