{"product_id":"rrbnj-09b","title":"RRBNJ-09B - Drummer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBNJ-09B - Drummer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis New Jersey Provincial Drummer represents a military musician serving with the Jersey Blues during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is identified as Drummer #2 and provides an important addition to the regimental figures depicting New Jersey's contribution to British military operations in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jersey Blues were raised in 1755 by the New Jersey provincial government, initially consisting of five companies assigned to service on the northern frontier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment became known by its distinctive nickname partly because of the blue coats worn by its soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the war, the New Jersey Provincials participated in military expeditions, frontier defence and garrison operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment experienced particularly difficult campaigns in 1757, suffering substantial losses before being reorganised the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1758, its authorised strength was increased to 1,000 officers and men, and the regiment participated in the campaign against Fort Carillon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer complements the regiment's officers, grenadiers and line infantry, making it a useful addition to a marching or at-attention military 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":53284070818074,"sku":"RRBNJ-09B","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBNJ-09B.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbnj-09b","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}