{"product_id":"amct-05b","title":"AMCT-05B - Continental Infantry  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAMCT-05B - Continental Infantry | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set depicts Continental Infantry serving during the American Revolutionary War, representing the soldiers of the Continental Army following the uniform reforms introduced in 1779.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures form part of the Continental Army collection and illustrate the developing military organisation of the forces commanded by General George Washington.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Continental Army had been established in June 1775, bringing together soldiers from the American colonies to oppose British military forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the early years of the conflict, shortages of uniforms and equipment made it difficult to achieve a consistent appearance across the army.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1779, new regulations established more formal standards of military dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegiments from New England were assigned dark blue coats with white facings, while those from New York and New Jersey wore buff facings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware regiments were authorised to wear dark blue coats with red facings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite these standards, the difficulties of campaigning meant that soldiers often continued wearing older uniforms or improvised clothing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure release complements the other Continental Infantry sets, allowing collectors to expand their American Revolutionary War formations.\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":53284386799898,"sku":"AMCT-05B","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AMCT-05B.jpg?v=1793617779","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/amct-05b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}