{"product_id":"rrbsc-09c","title":"RRBSC-09C - Drummer  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRBSC-09C - Drummer | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis South Carolina Provincial Drummer represents a military musician serving within the colonial regiment known as the Buffs during the French and Indian War.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figure is an alternative drummer within the South Carolina Provincial collection, allowing collectors to add variety to regimental formations and historical military displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was established by the South Carolina Assembly on 6 July 1757 and placed under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Probart Howarth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original organisation called for seven companies, each consisting of 100 men.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach company was intended to include a captain, two lieutenants and an ensign, supported by non-commissioned officers and two drummers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment became known as the Buffs, a name associated with the facing colour of its uniforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecruitment was a continuing challenge, and the regiment remained below its intended strength during the following year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis individual drummer is a useful companion to the regiment's officers and line infantry, particularly when combined with other musicians to recreate the organised appearance of an 18th-century provincial 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":53284072685850,"sku":"RRBSC-09C","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/RRBSC-09C.jpg?v=1793614319","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/rrbsc-09c","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}