{"product_id":"amct-05a","title":"AMCT-05A - Continental Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMCT-05A - Continental Infantry | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set represents Continental Infantry serving in the American Revolutionary War, depicting soldiers of the Continental Army following the introduction of the uniform regulations of 1779.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continental Army was established by the Continental Congress in June 1775, with George Washington appointed Commander-in-Chief.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early years of the war, the army experienced considerable difficulties establishing consistent supplies of uniforms, weapons and equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the army developed into a more professional fighting force, Washington and his officers sought to introduce greater uniformity across the regiments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regulations adopted in 1779 established different facing colours for the regiments according to their regions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew England soldiers were generally allocated dark blue coats with white facings, while New York and New Jersey regiments were assigned buff facings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther regiments, including those from Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware, were authorised to wear dark blue coats with red facings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set provides an excellent addition to a Continental Army formation, particularly when displayed alongside the other infantry variations representing the army of 1779.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Jenkins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53284386210074,"sku":"AMCT-05A","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AMCT-05A.jpg?v=1793617778","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/amct-05a","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}