{"product_id":"rrbnj-05n","title":"RRBNJ-05N - 4 Marching  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBNJ-05N - 4 Marching | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set represents marching line infantry of the New Jersey Provincial Regiment during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe soldiers are depicted on the march, providing an opportunity to recreate a larger column of provincial troops during the military campaigns in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was raised by the New Jersey government in 1755 and became known as the Jersey Blues, a name partly derived from the distinctive blue coats worn by its soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jersey Blues served on the northern frontier during the war, participating in military expeditions and garrison duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1755, the regiment joined an expedition directed towards Fort Niagara, although the campaign was eventually abandoned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the following years, New Jersey provincial troops continued to support British operations, including the defence of important frontier positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1758, the regiment was reorganised and expanded before participating in the campaign against Fort Carillon, or Ticonderoga.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese four marching figures are an excellent addition to a New Jersey Provincial Regiment collection, particularly when displayed alongside the regiment's officers, drummers and other infantry figures to create a substantial marching formation.\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":53284070490394,"sku":"RRBNJ-05N","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBNJ-05N.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbnj-05n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}