{"product_id":"rrb60-09b","title":"RRB60-09B - Drummer#2  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRB60-09B - Drummer #2 | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Drummer #2 represents a military musician of the 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure provides an alternative drummer for collectors assembling a representation of the Royal American Regiment, complementing the other musicians, officers and infantry figures in the collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was formed during the French and Indian War following the defeat of General Braddock's expedition in 1755.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish authorities authorised the raising of four battalions, with recruitment intended to include German soldiers and settlers from German communities in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally known as the 62nd, or Royal American, Regiment of Foot, the regiment received its designation as the 60th in February 1757.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough recruitment proved difficult, the unit eventually became a distinguished component of the British Army and later developed associations with the King's Royal Rifle Corps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer offers collectors another figure for constructing a varied Royal American formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt makes an excellent addition to a military parade, regimental assembly or historical display featuring the British Regulars of the period.\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":53284070228250,"sku":"RRB60-09B","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRB60-09B.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrb60-09b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}