Illustrations of Colours of First Regiment Foot Guards – Grenadier Companies

This is an album of hand-painted colours/flags of each of the Grenadier companies and light infantry companies of the First Regiment Foot Guards.

In 1678 the 1st and 2nd Regiments of Guards each received a grenadier company. This was the first time that grenadiers came onto the regimental strength and the Guards pioneered this type of soldier for the rest of the army. Grenadiers were tough troops, armed with a bag of grenades, a hatchet, a firelock musket and bayonet. Their special role was to lead the assault on fortifications, hacking away any obstacle with their hatchets. It was a demanding task so the men were tall and strong.

This album contains handwritten descriptions and colours of the various companies.

~Condition~

This book is in excellent condition with no damage. Some of the pages have the expected aging. Please see pictures for more detail.

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