Remembrance

This large framed silk panel hangs in the Brandwood Room in the museum. It was probably originally on a dark blue background, though it is now badly faded. It is very high-quality work in a combination of applique and metallic thread embroidery, showing the Regimental crest with Tudor roses, foliage and Fleur de Lys. The wording ‘In Memoriam 1 & 2 Battalion’ with the date 1914 is something of a puzzle. A history of the Royal Warwickshie Regiment by C.L.Kingsford records that the regiment suffered heavy losses in December 1914, so the memorial may relate to this. A label on the frame reads 'By Ladies of the Regiment': it is unclear whether this means that is was embroidered by these ladies, or commissioned by them for presentation to the regiment.

Wool embroidery with a central roundel containing image of a soldier of the Imperial Yeomanry. He was one of the volunteers who served in the Second Boer War (1899 – 1902) as part of one of two Volunteer Battalions who were in the Royal Warwickshire Regiment. Here, the Company of Volunteers had been adopted as mounted infantry, which meant they travel by horse but dismounted to fight. The image of a soldier having just been shot on horseback is a melodramatic scene that would have appealed to Victorian sentimentality. It is copied from a well-known print.

This is an unusual memorial piece in the form of a handmade Masonic apron dedicated to the D Club in Bremen. It was presumably made by a soldier after VE Day. It shows place names for 2nd Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment in WW2, including D Day, and a shoulder title and flash. There is one item written in pencil which has not been embroidered. The metal badge on one of the waist ties references the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon.

This linen pennant showing the Royal Warwickshire Regiment cap badge and the divisional flash includes a reference to D-Day 1944. The embroidery may have been done from a kit.

Framed woolwork panel showing the Regimental colours, antelope emblem, drums and a bugle decorated with roses and foliage. The banner with showing Royal Warwickshire regiment, and the initials VR for Queeen Victoria date it from the period 1881-1901. It is similar in design to other pieces in the collection D10-17.

Framed woolwork panel with a photograph of a soldier set between the colours, and a rural scene with a house and church above, possibly representing the soldier’s home. Below is a palm tree set between two roses, maybe signifying his service overseas. The style of the embroidery of the rural scene is similar to that in C2. The soldier has a 'Bear and Ragged Staff' collar badge, which was used 1881-1894.

Embroidery in wool on black velvet including the Regimental emblem, drums, heraldic flowers, battle honours and the Regimental colours surrounding a photograph of a soldier. The colours are those of the 3rd Battalion which only existed from 1898 until early 1907. The embroidery includes a King's crown, suggesting a date after 1901. The photo shows a soldier with RWR collar badges, a medal ribbon and a drummer's proficiency badge. The initials EE are included.