{"product_id":"ar080","title":"AR080 - W.G.C. Kneeling Reaching For A Cartridge  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAR080 - W.G.C. Kneeling Reaching For A Cartridge | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore American Revolution with W.G.C. Kneeling Reaching For A Cartridge, a King \u0026amp; Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to the Continental Army and the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Army had to develop effective command, drilling and musketry while facing the demands of campaigning. George Washington’s Commander-in-Chief’s Guard also performed the important duty of protecting headquarters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWashington’s Commander-in-Chief’s Guard carried out a protective role around army headquarters. The company’s distinctive blue and buff coats, red waistcoats and bearskin-crested caps give the formation a character of its own, while W.G.C. Kneeling Reaching For A Cartridge illustrates one of its military duties or parade positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject focuses on preparation rather than the moment of impact. Checking, loading and readying equipment were repetitive but crucial parts of military life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a Revolutionary War firing line, parade ground or headquarters. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuch a figure works especially well beside one who is already firing or advancing. The different actions create a convincing sequence rather than a row of identical poses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside other members of Washington’s Guard Company. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the subject appealing is the drill and discipline of eighteenth-century infantry. These smaller details often hold the viewer’s attention as much as a prominent centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419438768410,"sku":"AR080","price":79.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AR080.jpg?v=1794300437","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ar080","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}