16102 Washington’s Bodyguard Officer with Spontoon, No.1 W. Britain-Redcoats & Bluecoats personal bravery and chivalry

personal bravery and chivalry

As Inspector General of the Continental Army

K&C’s Aussie M113 was a big success and so it was only fair that we brought out the original U

and of course infantry targets

16102 Washington’s Bodyguard Officer with Spontoon, No.1 W. Britain-Redcoats & Bluecoats personal bravery and chivalryNever primarily intended for combat, the spontoon was introduced to armies as a new symbol of officer rank. In drill formation, officers saluted with their spontoons, and could also use them to convey orders. Standing one vertically on the ground indicated a halt. Tilting the point forward signaled a forward movement; tilting it backward ordered a withdrawal. Spontoons were never popular in the Continental army and in 1776 many British officers