35009 - U.S. Militia Officer, 1808-16 K&C Life of Jesus at the end of the

at the end of the day

Union soldiers were issued a sack coat (Army Regulations called these “Recruit Coats”)

In the late 18th century the National Eagle became ubiquitous and was emblazoned on everything from banners to buttons and was also affixed to military drums

made weapons and ammunition

Three more tankers is various relaxed off duty poses

35009 - U.S. Militia Officer, 1808-16 K&C Life of Jesus at the end of theCaptain Fisher represents the typical U. S. militia captain of the early 19th century Federal Regency period. Militia service was required of all able bodied men between the ages of 16 and 45. While extensively for the defense of the local communities, militias were often also a powerful social and political force within those communities. Militia musters were required at minimum of twice a year to practice drilling as a Regiment but some towns held