{"product_id":"cw7fl-02","title":"CW7FL-02 - Standard Bearer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCW7FL-02 - 7th Regiment of Foot Standard Bearer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis standard bearer represents the British 7th Regiment of Foot, known as the Royal Fusiliers, during the American War of Independence and the Battle of Cowpens on 17 January 1781.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Royal Fusiliers were an established British infantry regiment that participated in the Southern Campaign under Lord Cornwallis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the latter months of 1780, the regiment was employed protecting British communication and supply lines between Camden and Winnsboro in South Carolina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn January 1781, a detachment of 171 Royal Fusiliers joined Lieutenant Colonel Banastre Tarleton's force and subsequently fought at the Battle of Cowpens against the American army commanded by Brigadier General Daniel Morgan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment occupied the left of the British battle line. During the defeat, the Royal Fusiliers' colours were captured by American forces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegimental colours were important symbols of military identity and provided a focus for troops during formation and battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis standard bearer is an essential addition to a Royal Fusiliers command group and can be displayed alongside the regiment's advancing infantry and casualty 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":53376981893402,"sku":"CW7FL-02","price":113.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CW7FL-02.jpg?v=1793964824","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/cw7fl-02","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}