Washington’s Light Artillery Guard Uniform and Soldier

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This image by a Polish-German engraver depicts General Washington and a guard from the Light Artillery. Many Europeans were fascinated with Washington, a hero who relinquished power after the American Revolution had ended. The depiction here bears little resemblance to the real Washington. In another display of fancy, the guard sports a coonskin tail on his hat, a sign of American simplicity.


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