{"product_id":"rrbpen-09c","title":"RRBPEN-09C - Drummer #3  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBPEN-09C - Drummer #3 | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Pennsylvanian Provincial Drummer represents a member of the colonial military forces established in Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is identified as Drummer #3 and provides another variation for collectors wishing to assemble a detailed Pennsylvanian Provincial Regiment formation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was formed in response to the growing need for organised military defence following General Braddock's defeat in July 1755.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the following months, French and allied forces conducted attacks against frontier settlements, prompting Pennsylvania's colonial authorities to establish new defensive measures.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn November 1755, the Pennsylvania Assembly authorised the creation of a provincial regiment from existing militia and volunteer companies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe force was formally organised into two battalions in March 1756, commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Conrad Weiser and Colonel John Armstrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA third battalion was later established under Colonel William Clapham.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer provides a distinctive addition to the Pennsylvanian Provincial Regiment collection, particularly when displayed with the other drummers, officers and line infantry to create a more complete historical 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":53284074291482,"sku":"RRBPEN-09C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBPEN-09C.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbpen-09c","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}