Goat Mascot of the Royal Regiment of Wales

Goat Mascot of the Royal Regiment of Wales Taffy III, the regimental goat mascot of The Royal Regiment of Wales died on 7 June 1993. The Royal Regiment of Wales is one of two British regiments to have the distinction of a goat as its mascot. The first goat was adopted at the time of the Crimean war (1854-6). Although known as 'Taffy' the goat is recorded on the battalion ration roll as 'Gwilym Jenkins'. The soldier who looks after the goat is known as the Goat Major.


Item reference: : GTJ11356

This item comes from: South Wales Borderers Museum (Item reference: 1994.155.i).
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