The Wreath of Immortelles



The special distinction of the South Wales Borderers was the adornment of the Queen's Colour with this silver Wreath of Immortelles. It was given to the regiment by Queen Victoria at Osborne House on 28th July 1880 and has been carried on the top of the flag-staff ever since. It is still carried by the Royal Regiment of Wales.



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by Stephen Luscombe