{"product_id":"cw71-09","title":"CW71-09 - Standard Bearer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW71-09 - 71st Regiment of Foot Standard Bearer, Union Flag | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis figure represents a standard bearer carrying the Union Flag of the 1st Battalion, 71st Regiment of Foot, commonly known as Fraser's Highlanders, during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was raised in Scotland in 1775 by Lieutenant-General Simon Fraser of Lovat specifically for service during the conflict in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing service in the northern colonies, the 71st was transferred south and became involved in the British campaigns through the Carolinas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781, the 1st Battalion served under Major Archibald McArthur as part of Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton's force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment experienced heavy losses during the battle, which ended in a significant American victory under Brigadier General Daniel Morgan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Union Flag represented an important element of a British regiment's colours, serving as a symbol of its identity, allegiance and military traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW71-09 provides a distinctive standard bearer for collectors recreating the 71st Regiment at Cowpens.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be displayed alongside CW71-08 Regimental Standard Bearer, the drummer and other Highland infantry figures.\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":53376981827866,"sku":"CW71-09","price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CW71-09.jpg?v=1793964825","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cw71-09","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}