{"product_id":"jt-01","title":"JT-01 - Virginia Militia  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJT-01 - Virginia Militia | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set represents an Officer and Drummer of the Virginia Militia during the early years of English settlement in North America and the conflicts known as the Anglo-Powhatan Wars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures depict the command and musical elements associated with the colonial militia, representing an important part of the military organisation of the developing Virginia settlement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJamestown was established by the Virginia Company of London in May 1607, becoming the first permanent English settlement in the Americas. Located along the James River in present-day Virginia, the settlement faced numerous challenges during its early years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelations between the English settlers and the Powhatan peoples were often strained, eventually resulting in three major conflicts during the first half of the 17th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe First Anglo-Powhatan War began in 1609 and concluded with a peace settlement in 1614. Further hostilities followed in 1622, when coordinated attacks against English settlements resulted in substantial casualties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Virginia Militia played an important role in defending colonial settlements and conducting military operations during these conflicts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Officer and Drummer set provides an excellent command element for a Virginia Militia collection, particularly when displayed alongside musketeers, swordsmen and standard bearers.\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":53279120097562,"sku":"JT-01","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/JT-01.jpg?v=1793524685","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/jt-01","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}