{"product_id":"rrbsc-03n","title":"RRBSC-03N - S. Carolina Reg. Set  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBSC-03N - S. Carolina Reg. Set | 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 South Carolina Provincial Regiment standing at attention during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment formed part of the colonial military forces raised to support British operations in North America, and its soldiers became known as the Buffs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe South Carolina Provincial Regiment was established by the colonial Assembly on 6 July 1757, with an intended strength of seven companies consisting of 100 men each.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLieutenant-Colonel Probart Howarth, a veteran of Braddock's campaign, was appointed to command the regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach company was organised with commissioned officers, sergeants, corporals and drummers, reflecting the military structure established for the provincial force.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment's nickname, the Buffs, referred to the facing colour of its uniforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite plans to recruit 700 soldiers, the provincial authorities experienced considerable difficulties in finding sufficient men. By the middle of 1758, the regiment contained approximately 550 privates.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set is particularly suitable for creating a larger South Carolina infantry formation and complements the regiment's officers, drummers and marching soldiers.\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":53284072554778,"sku":"RRBSC-03N","price":224.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBSC-03N.jpg?v=1793614320","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbsc-03n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}