{"product_id":"sqr-05n","title":"SQR-05N - Grenadiers  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSQR-05N - Four Grenadiers, Simcoe's Rangers | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis four-figure set depicts grenadiers of the Queen's Rangers, also known as Simcoe's Rangers, during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set contains four marching grenadiers, providing collectors with a larger formation of soldiers representing one of the specialised infantry companies within the regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Queen's Rangers were originally raised in 1776 as a Loyalist provincial corps and subsequently developed into an effective military formation under Major John Graves Simcoe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimcoe assumed command in October 1777 and placed strong emphasis on discipline, marksmanship, endurance and practical battlefield training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment eventually incorporated several specialised elements, including grenadiers, light infantry, Highlanders, riflemen, cavalry and light artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrenadiers traditionally formed an important component of eighteenth-century infantry organisations and were commonly associated with demanding military duties and assault operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir presence within the Queen's Rangers contributed to the regiment's ability to undertake a wide range of military operations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSQR-05N depicts four grenadiers marching and is particularly suitable for building an organised infantry column or a larger Loyalist military display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe set complements SQR-05 and the other Simcoe's Rangers releases, allowing collectors to recreate the varied composition of the Queen's Rangers.\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":53376974323994,"sku":"SQR-05N","price":260.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/SQR-05N.jpg?v=1793964826","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/sqr-05n","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}