{"product_id":"rrbnj-02n","title":"RRBNJ-02N - New Jersey Set#2  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBNJ-02N - New Jersey Set #2 | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set depicts line infantry of the New Jersey Provincial Regiment standing at attention during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as the Jersey Blues, the New Jersey Provincials formed part of the colonial military forces raised to support British operations in North America during the conflict with France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was established in 1755 by the New Jersey provincial government and initially consisted of five companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldiers became known as the Jersey Blues, a name associated with their distinctive blue coats and the uniforms previously worn by New Jersey troops.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the war, the regiment served on the northern frontier and participated in several important military campaigns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn April 1758, the New Jersey General Assembly voted to increase the regiment's strength to 1,000 officers and men, including a grenadier company.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat same year, the regiment took part in the British campaign against Fort Carillon, culminating in the battle fought on 8 July 1758.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set provides an excellent foundation for a larger New Jersey infantry formation, particularly when combined with the regiment's marching figures, drummers and officers.\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":53284070392090,"sku":"RRBNJ-02N","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBNJ-02N.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbnj-02n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}