{"product_id":"ar085","title":"AR085 - W.G.C. Drummer Boy  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAR085 - W.G.C. Drummer Boy | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the American Revolution collection with W.G.C. Drummer Boy, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Continental Army and the American Revolutionary War, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. 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. Drummer Boy illustrates one of its military duties or parade positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic provides rhythm and identity, whether the setting is a parade, a military camp or a place of recreation. Musicians can communicate ceremony and routine without relying on a battle pose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a Revolutionary War firing line, parade ground or headquarters. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArrange a musical figure near its unit or relevant audience. A thoughtful position within a larger display helps explain whether the moment is formal, celebratory or part of daily life.\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\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the drill and discipline of eighteenth-century infantry. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to 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":53419439030554,"sku":"AR085","price":84.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AR085.jpg?v=1794300438","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ar085","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}