NA436 - The Temporary Regimental Standard Bearer
$69.00
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NA436
In battle and other times the Regimental Colours were usually held by a junior subaltern. In battle, standard bearers were often prime targets for enemy snipers and riflemen and suffered accordingly.
Here, a lowly corporal holds the Regimental standard after the young officer was killed... He is also seen firing one of the officer’s pistols.
Here, a lowly corporal holds the Regimental standard after the young officer was killed... He is also seen firing one of the officer’s pistols.
Years | Early 19th Century |
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Gender | Men |
Role | Flagbearers, Officers & Leaders |
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