{"product_id":"rrbnj-09c","title":"RRBNJ-09C - Drummer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBNJ-09C - Drummer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis New Jersey Provincial Drummer represents a member of the Jersey Blues during the French and Indian War, when colonial regiments supported British military operations against French forces in North America.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentified as Drummer #3, the figure provides an additional musician for collectors assembling a detailed representation of the New Jersey Provincial Regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Jersey Blues were raised by the New Jersey provincial government in 1755 and were originally organised into five companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was sent to the northern frontier, where its soldiers took part in important military campaigns and the defence of British positions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment's distinctive blue coats contributed to its familiar nickname, the Jersey Blues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFollowing difficult military operations and substantial losses during 1757, the regiment was reorganised under Colonel John Johnson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn July 1758, the New Jersey Provincials participated in the expedition against Fort Carillon, including the unsuccessful British assault of 8 July.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer makes an excellent companion to the regiment's officers and infantry, particularly when combined with the other drummer variations to create a more complete colonial military display.\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":53284070883610,"sku":"RRBNJ-09C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBNJ-09C.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbnj-09c","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}