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THE REGIMENTAL MASCOT

 

Pte Derby XXVIII continues a Sherwood Foresters tradition from 1858. Click on the icon below to see his history.

Pte Derby Is One Of The Five Official Mascots Of The British Army

Pte DERBY XXVIII is one of the five official Mascots of the British Army. He is a Swaledale ram presented traditionally by His Grace, The Duke of Devonshire from his world famous Chatsworth flock.