{"product_id":"wfcip-01","title":"WFCIP-01 - 3 French Cipaye  | John Jenkins Designs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWFCIP-01 - Three French Cipayes | John Jenkins Designs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWFCIP-01 represents three French Cipayes, Indian soldiers serving with the French forces during the Third Carnatic War and the Battle of Wandewash on 22 January 1760.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLike the early Indian soldiers recruited by the British, French Cipayes initially retained traditional forms of dress rather than adopting conventional European military uniforms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese figures are depicted wearing distinctive muslin headdresses with broad, flat tops and long garments fastened at the side and gathered around the hips.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unusual headdress is believed to have provided some protection against sword blows and reflects the distinctive appearance of these locally recruited soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring the Battle of Wandewash, approximately 900 French Cipayes were positioned on a ridge behind the main French line, while a further 300 remained to guard the French camp. Those positioned on the ridge did not take a direct part in the battle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis three-figure set allows collectors to represent the Indian troops associated with the French military forces in southern India.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt can be combined with other French Cipaye releases and Lally's Irish Regiment to create a broader French Army display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet includes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3 French Cipaye figures.\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":53376648773914,"sku":"WFCIP-01","price":217.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/WFCIP-01.jpg?v=1793957591","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/wfcip-01","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}