A striking large scale oil painting of a Welsh Fusilier and the regiment mascot goat, presented in the original gilt frame & dated 1966.

Primitive in style and painted in oil on board with various areas of impasto. It’s presented in good original condition and looks fantastic floor standing or wall hung. Displayed in the original chunky gilt wood frame. Theres a lovely old label to the reverse from Deganwy, Caernarvonshire.

The Royal Welsh and its predecessor units have been adopting goats as their mascots since 1775, with the first official goat from the royal herd at Windsor presented to The R.W.F (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) in 1862. Traditionally given the names Dewi, Taffy, Shen kin and Sospan. Official mascots have a regiment number and rank, they can be promoted or demoted and receive a salary which would go towards uniform and accommodation. In the early days several goat mascots even received a cigarette ration.

Measurements
192cm Height
70cm Width
5cm Depth

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