{"product_id":"na532","title":"NA532 - FLI Advancing Drummer  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNA532 - FLI Advancing Drummer | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Age of Napoleon display, FLI Advancing Drummer introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in the Napoleonic Wars and the armies that fought them, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Napoleonic battlefields depended on disciplined infantry, cavalry, standards and officers directing movement under pressure. Each formation had its own identity and role within the larger army.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis drummer accompanies Napoleon’s 3rd Regiment of Line Infantry as it advances. His attention is directed towards his officer as he plays, and a short sword forms part of his equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe action-oriented pose conveys the pressure and movement of a close encounter. The direction of the body and the implied opponent help define the instant being portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a display based on a Napoleonic firing line, cavalry charge or field headquarters, position the subject where its role is evident at first glance. Even modest scenery can add depth and atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more effective composition, give the figure room to move visually. A supporting rank, a defender or a nearby casualty can make the stakes of the scene immediately understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside Napoleonic infantry, officers, mounted men and standard bearers. 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 movement, uniform traditions and command of the period. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within 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":53419522064666,"sku":"NA532","price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/NA532.jpg?v=1794305161","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/na532","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}