As my AWI project has grown, and my Brandywine games at Historicon approached, I realized that I needed more British troops.
A "brigade" of 1,000 Foot Guards was sent to North America in 1776.
It was formed by drawing 15 men from each of the 64 companies composing the three regiments of Foot Guards.
It saw action at the battles of Brooklyn, the other fighting around New York City, Brandywine, Germantown, Guilford Courthouse, and Yorktown.
His Majesty permitted the officers to substitute white lace for their usual gold while on service in North America!
The flag is by Adolfo Ramos. I am no expert on British flags, to say nothing of those of the Guards, but the regimental colors of the Guard Regiments were crimson rather than the blue that might have been expected, and they bore various badges appropriate to the regiment. In this way they were actually less ornate than the corresponding regimentals of the Line regiments!
A lovely looking regiment, very nicely done, great addition to your project.
ReplyDeleteExcellent addition Peter - like Highlanders, no British Army is complete without some foot guards!
ReplyDeleteGreat looking addition. Though I must confess to being surprised that there could be any gaps left in your collection.
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