The King's American Regiment was raised in New York in December 1776 by Colonel Edmund Fanning. It took part in the 1777 attacks on Fort Clinton and Fort Montgomery, the 1780 Siege of Charleston, the 1781 raids on Newport and Richmond, Virginia, and the 1781 Campaigns in South Carolina, Georgia and East Florida. The regiment was brought into the American Establishment, on March 7, 1781 and renamed the "4th American Regiment". The regiment became part of the British Establishment in 1782 (possibly as the "110th Regiment of Foot" ) and was disbanded in Canada in 1783. During much of their history they fought along side the New York Volunteers at Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton 1777 and again later at Hobkirk Hill 1781
The regiments uniform for much of their history appears to be red coats faced green (later faced blue). Officers lace was gold. Although there is no mention of regimental colors I have not let that stop me and gave them a set based on existing British patterns.
Great looking figures Mark and the houses are terrific - did you make them?
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Both houses are kits I picked up. The smaller house is a copy of the Captain William Smith House and is made by "Things from the Basement.". The larger house is no longer in the market as they closed up.
DeleteAnother nice addition to the Crown forces Mark, and I agree with your logic - I am sure Loyalist regimental standards followed the same pattern as line regiments - green facings means a green regimental colour!
ReplyDeleteWith this regiment I now have a good sized Loyalist Brigade to campaign with in the southern theater.
DeleteAgreed most likely a green standard. Such a shame this information has been lost over time. Anyway a very nice new Loyalist unit Mark. Cheers Greg
ReplyDeleteBesides I like the looks of a regiment on the table top with colors flying.
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