The Rifles Museum
The Rifles Museum
The Rifles Museum is located in Hampshire
The Rifles Museum
Shown in Hampshire
Established2013
LocationPeninsula Barracks, Winchester, United Kingdom
Coordinates51°03′46″N 1°19′16″W / 51.0628°N 1.3212°W / 51.0628; -1.3212
TypeRegimental museum
Websiteriflesmuseum.co.uk

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

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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]

References

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