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AR089 - W.G.C. Kneeling w/Ramrod | King & Country
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AR089 - W.G.C. Kneeling w/Ramrod | King & Country
Explore American Revolution with W.G.C. Kneeling with Ramrod, a King & Country miniature depicting a distinctive part of this historical collection.
This 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.
Washington’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 with Ramrod illustrates one of its military duties or parade positions.
This subject focuses on preparation rather than the moment of impact. Checking, loading and readying equipment were repetitive but crucial parts of military life.
For a display based on a Revolutionary War firing line, parade ground or headquarters, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.
Such 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.
Collectors can build outward from this piece with other members of Washington’s Guard Company, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.
What 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.
With a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within the collection.
Now available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: King & Country
