Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum facts for kids
Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum
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| Established | 1997 |
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| Location | Armagh, Northern Ireland |
The Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum is a special place in Armagh, Northern Ireland. It's a museum about military history, located in a building called Sovereign's House. This building is very old and important, known as a Grade B listed building. This means it's protected because of its historical value.
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What is the Royal Irish Fusiliers Museum?
This museum tells the story of the Royal Irish Fusiliers. This was a famous army regiment, like a special group of soldiers. The museum shows what life was like for these soldiers. It also displays many items from their history.
How Old is the Museum Building?
The building where the museum is, Sovereign's House, was built a long time ago. It was put up in the early 1800s. Back then, it was a home for people to live in. Later, it was changed into a museum. It first opened its doors to visitors in 1997.
What Can You See in the Collection?
The museum has many interesting things to see. It shows items that tell about the brave actions of the soldiers.
Victoria Cross Medals
You can see real Victoria Cross medals here. These are the highest awards for bravery in the British military. The museum has the medals given to two very brave soldiers:
- Private Robert Morrow
- Lieutenant Geoffrey Cather
Both of these heroes fought in the First World War. They earned their medals on the Western Front, which was a major battle area.
The French Imperial Eagle Story
Another cool display shows a model of a famous event. It's about Ensign Edward Keogh and Sergeant Patrick Masterson. They were part of the 87th (Royal Irish Fusiliers) Regiment of Foot. In March 1811, during the Peninsular War, they captured a French Imperial Eagle. This was a special flag or symbol of the French army. The actual Eagle itself is now lost, but the museum still has the staff it was carried on!
