1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers
The 1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers was formed in 1859 in response to a French invasion threat. Raised as a coast artillery unit, it later became part of the Royal Field Artillery in the Territorial Force and served during both World Wars until amalgamated in 1961.
| 1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers | |
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Waistbelt clasp of the 1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteers, c1890 | |
| Active | 1859–1961 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Branch | Territorial Army |
| Type | Artillery Regiment |
| Role | Garrison Artillery Field Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | Cardiff Swansea (from 1890) |
| Commanders | |
| Colonel of the Regiment | Sir Edward Stock Hill, VD |
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