Regimental Identity

Royal Warwickshire Regimental crest, property of Corporal George E.L. Dibb who served in WW1.

Embroidered regimental crest made by the sister of Private Baker, dating from WW1.

Embroidery of Royal Warwickshire Regiment Cap Badge presented to Col. M.H.V. Kendall. Possibly originally part of a pennant. Date unknown.

Framed woolwork embroidery of the Regimental crest over a scroll reading Royal Warwickshire Regiment l with additional flying scrolls ‘South Africa 1899-1900-1-2’. The initials JC below the crown refer to John William Chamberlain who presumably made the work. The Queen's crown indicates that it dates from before 1901.

Framed embroidery of regimental crest in woolwork, surrounded by a floral garland and small banners recording battles. A label on the back of this piece reads: ‘This was made by Private W. W. Price D Company the First Royal Warwickshire Regt. Bombay 1911’. The initials G.R. refer to George V.

Company standards for the Sixteenth Battalion RWR with Headquarters and companies A, B and D, made with a combination of applique and embroidery. Post WW1 celebrating key military dates of 1918.

Framed silk embroidery of Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st Battalion colours with antelope emblem, garland of heraldic plants and bow in the colours of the regimental tie. This is a high-quality professional piece, stitched on a silk background and somewhat faded. The areas of ‘fabric’ in the flags and banner are produced by strands of silk thread couched with crossing threads to give the impression of a quilted fabric. The Queen’s crown on the Union flag suggests that it is Victorian.

Framed silk embroidery of Royal Warwickshire Regiment 1st Battalion colours with antelope emblem, garland of heraldic plants and bow in the colours of the regimental tie. This is a high-quality professional piece, stitched on a silk background and somewhat faded. The areas of ‘fabric’ in the flags and banner are produced by strands of silk thread couched with crossing threads to give the impression of a quilted fabric. The Queen’s crown on the Union flag suggests that it is Victorian.

This piece has the same design as the Royal Warwickshire Regiment panel D7 (Regimental colours, emblem, heraldic plant garland and regimental bow tie) but with the addition of the crest of Munster surrounded by shamrocks. It is backed with paper.

Embroidery and appliqué on black silk panel with linen backing. The work includes the use of metallic threads and additional beads and cords. This piece may combine the work of different sewers as elements of the design seem to have been worked separately. The origin of the piece is not known but it appears to be dated post WW1 but before WW2. The inclusion of a ‘Queen’s crown’ in the centre whilst ‘King’s Crowns’ are used elsewhere is unusual.

Woolwork embroidery on calico mounted on cardboard. This is the simplest of this group of pieces. The design shows the colours and drum set, possibly representing drums piled to make a temporary altar when the colours were presented for blessing, with the words - 'Colours of the 1st Batt 6'. Made by 1712 Sergeant F. Smith.

Woolwork embroidery with Royal Warwickshire Regiment banner and emblem, colours, floral garland, drums and bugle. Bobby is depicted in a landscape of hills with foreleg raised. Garter badge has no wording so possibly unfinished. This must date from after 1898 based upon battles mention but VR indicates before 1901.

Woolwork panel, slightly faded and damaged particularly at the top, with cord edging. Between the colours there is a blank crest and a collection of international flags including USA though it is not clear that all are genuine. Bobby is depicted with foreleg raised against a background. This was a gift to the Viscount Bernard Law Montgomery.

Framed woolwork panel containing the date 1893. In addition to the design elements common to this group this piece includes palm trees and seated antelopes. Bobby is depicted with foreleg raised on a green diamond. In the centre is a pennant saying ‘INDIA’, and a banner with the motto ‘Dieu et mon droit’. This provides further evidence of India as the place of production for this group of embroideries.

Framed but unglazed woolwork panel with a metal cap badge included in the centre of the Regimental colour. Bobby is shown with foreleg raised on an agricultural background. The crest at the centre of the international flags says ‘India’.

Woolwork panel, faded and with some other damage. Bobby is shown with foreleg raised without the surrounding badge and an there is an additional banner with the words ‘Honour the Brave’. Heraldic flowers are limited to roses. The initials D.F. presumably refer to the maker.

This panel shows some variations in design. Bobby is shown with foreleg raised without the surrounding badge. There are additional seated antelopes, and the central international flags are curved in shape. It is the work of J.E.Leatherland, Band of 2nd Battalion RWR, India and Ceylon. He left the army in 1896.

Framed woolwork panel with metal cap and collar badges instead of embroidered antelopes. Somewhat faded. The initials E(?)R presumably refer to the maker as Queen’s crowns indicate Victorian date.