I understand why the Irish Wolfhound can be a symbolic inspiration as a mascot to the Irish Guards - in that the Irish wolfhound is first and foremost a large hunting dog - ideal mascot for a Brigade of Infantry soldiers - which, contrary to popular belief the Irish Guards actually are. Ceremonial duties come second !
However, what symbolic reason, or inspiration does the goat provide for the Welsh Regiments?.... can't be just as a means of food - cheese... milk.... meat... - in times of desperation can it?
I know that the goat, like the likes of Cormac and Connor (who I knew, and accompanied on the daily exercise on occassions) have ranks, and can, indeed HAVE been demoted, as well as promoted.
I just wonder about the symbolic use of the goat for Welsh Regiments... after all, the leek is worn by males on St Davids Day (March 1st) and the daffodil for the ladies. I know that Lava Bread is the Welsh National dish - seaweed to you and me... but the GOAT..?
2007-02-23
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