Explore the Collection
Discover the Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum Collection
Our Collection
The Soldiers of Gloucestershire Museum cares for a fascinating collection that brings more than 300 years of Gloucestershire’s military history to life.
From medals and uniforms to photographs, personal letters, weapons and everyday objects, each item in our collection has a story to tell. Together, these objects help us understand the experiences of the soldiers who served, the conflicts they lived through and the people and communities they left behind.
Our collection is constantly growing and changing as we continue to preserve, research and share the history of Gloucestershire’s soldiers.
What will you find?
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Uniforms & Insignia
Explore uniforms, badges, buttons, headwear and other items of military dress from different periods of Gloucestershire’s military history.
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Letters & Documents
Discover personal letters, official documents, maps, newspapers and other records that help reveal the stories behind the history.
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Photographs & Images
Browse photographs, prints, paintings and other images capturing soldiers, regiments, campaigns and military life.
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Medals & Awards
Discover medals, decorations and awards connected to Gloucestershire soldiers and learn about the service and actions they commemorate.
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Weapons & Equipment
Explore the weapons, tools and equipment used by Gloucestershire soldiers throughout their service.
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Books & Publications
Browse books, magazines, pamphlets and other publications relating to Gloucestershire’s military history.
Every object has a story
A museum collection is more than a collection of objects. It is a collection of stories.
A medal can tell us about an act of courage. A photograph can put a face to a name. A letter can give us a glimpse into a soldier’s thoughts and experiences. Even the most ordinary object can help us understand what life was like for those who served.
Our collection allows you to look beyond the dates and battles of military history and discover the items associated to the people.
Research your family history
Are you researching a Gloucestershire soldier or tracing your family's military history?
Our Soldier Search is a useful place to begin your research. You may find information about a soldier, regiment, campaign or object that helps you piece together part of their story.
Try searching by surname, regiment, conflict, place or object type. You never know what you might uncover.
Looking for something specific?
If you cannot find what you are looking for online, or you would like to find out more about an object or soldier, please get in touch with the museum team.
Ready to start discovering?
Browse our online collection and discover the people, places and stories behind Gloucestershire’s military history.