{"product_id":"sqr-07","title":"SQR-07 - Highlanders  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSQR-07 - Two Highlanders, Simcoe's Rangers | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis two-figure set represents Highland infantrymen serving with the Queen's Rangers, commonly known as Simcoe's Rangers, during the American War of Independence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe figures are depicted marching, representing members of the Highland company within this distinctive Loyalist regiment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Queen's Rangers were originally established in 1776 and became one of the better-organised provincial formations serving the British Crown.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMajor John Graves Simcoe assumed command in October 1777 and introduced improvements in training, discipline and military organisation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnder his leadership, the Rangers expanded beyond their original infantry establishment to include specialised companies of Highlanders, grenadiers, riflemen and light infantry, as well as mounted troops and artillery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe regiment was frequently employed in scouting, patrolling, outpost duties and operations requiring rapid movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Highland company formed part of this varied organisation, providing additional infantry capability within the Rangers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSQR-07 contains two marching Highlanders and is suitable for representing soldiers moving on campaign or assembling as part of a larger unit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be combined with SQR-07N and other Queen's Rangers figures to recreate an extended Loyalist infantry 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":53376974356762,"sku":"SQR-07","price":157.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/SQR-07.jpg?v=1793964826","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/sqr-07","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}