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Study of a wounded Guardsman, Crimea, 1854
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29 November 2024: The National Army Museum's programme for 2025 includes a major exhibition on Victorian military art and the UK's first new exhibition on the Burma campaign for 25 years.
Cap badge, 10th Gurkha Rifles, c1940
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Originally raised in 1890 as part of the Indian Army, this infantry regiment transferred to the British Army in 1948. After several decades of distinguished service, it was amalgamated into The Royal Gurkha Rifles in 1994.
‘The 1st Cruiser’, 3rd County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), Surrey, November, 1940
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In the second instalment, we explore the wartime exploits of the 3rd County of London Yeomanry in 1940-41. During this time, the unit prepared for overseas deployment, training hard and getting to grips with a variety of armoured vehicles.
Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944
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Enjoy a guided tour of ‘Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies’ with the exhibition's lead curator, Alan Jeffreys.
Sabretache badge of the Scots Guards, c1880
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This foot guard regiment has origins dating back to 1642. As well as guarding the monarch and carrying out ceremonial duties, it has served on active deployments with the British Army throughout its history.
Cap badge, 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), c1920
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This infantry unit was raised by the East India Company in 1815. It later served with distinction as part of the Indian Army until 1948, when it transferred to British Army service. In 1994, it was merged into The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
The charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaclava, 1854
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Cavalry charges might win a battle, but with poor leadership they could end in disaster. Many are remembered and celebrated because of the risk involved, whether successful or not.
Other ranks cap badge, The Suffolk Regiment, c1916
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This infantry unit was raised in 1685 and subsequently served in many British Army campaigns during its long history. In 1959, it was amalgamated with The Royal Norfolk Regiment to form the 1st East Anglian Regiment.
Jimi Hendrix, 1967
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Dizzying changes to the political situation in post-war Britain prompted the rise of a unique youth culture in the 1960s.
Other rank’s cap badge, Coldstream Guards, c1910
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Formed in 1650, this is the oldest continuously serving regiment of the regular British Army. As well as guarding the monarch, its soldiers have served as infantry in almost every major campaign fought by the Army.
Bengal Army Troops, 1785
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Originally formed to trade in Asia, the East India Company came to rule large areas of the Indian subcontinent, exercising military power through its formidable armed forces.
Other ranks' bearskin badge, The Royal Scots Fusiliers, c1902
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This infantry regiment was raised in 1678 and recruited in south-west Scotland. It fought in many British Army campaigns until 1959, when it was merged into The Royal Highland Fusiliers.