31375 Federal Artillery NCO Pointing First Legion-Battle of The Bulge Many of the officers of

Many of the officers of both the Continental Army and the state militias were typically yeoman farmers with a sense of honor and status and an ideological commitment to oppose the policies of the British Crown

This set shows the kneeling good Samaritan supporting the unfortunate traveller and offering him a drink of water and aid

or simply line a road

lying prone NCO (non commissioned officer) observes the ‘fall of shot’ through his binos

31375 Federal Artillery NCO Pointing First Legion-Battle of The Bulge Many of the officers ofDuring the American Civil War, artillery sergeants had command of, and responsibility for, the men and equipment of a platoon. A full strength battery normally had between 4 to 6 guns with each gun having a sergeant. The sergeant made sure that all of the cannoneers and drivers were properly trained in each role necessary to service a piece so that they could switch roles on an individual basis if casualties occurred. He was to: follow, repeat, and