Chelsea Pensioner D6817 – Large – Royal Doulton Character Jug

Royal Doulton Character Jug, Chelsea Pensioner D6817 (black tricorn trimmed with gold; scarlet tunic; black collar). Designed by Stanley J. Taylor. Series: The London Collection, issued 1989 – 1991. Size 6.5″H (Large)

Charles II founded the Royal Hospital for “worthy old soldiers broken in the wars.” it was built by Christopher Wren and completed in 1692. Each year on Founders Day, the opening of the hospital is celebrated by the soldiers in full dress uniform, as worn by the gentleman depicted on this jug.