1st United States Rifle Regiment, 1812

1st United States Rifle Regiment, 1812350 Signed Numbered Overall: 15. 375" x 20" Image: 11. 375" x 14. 5" $75. 00 Although they had repeatedly demonstrated their exceptional utility in irregular and woods warfare during both the Revolutionary War and in Wayne 's campaigns against the Ohio Indians during 1793 95, there were no regular rifle troops in the United States Army between 1796 1807. However, imminent threat of war with Great Britain in the wake of the Chesapeake Leopard Affair

At approximately 1 AM on the 14th

Order to join Greene's Southern Army in February 1781

Distinctive tools of their trade mounted to the fronts of their pouch belts (consisting of a brass-headed hammer

But the Whigs remained behind the trees and fence rails

stood his ground and tried to rally his men

2nd Wisconsin Volunteers

Knocking the firelock from his hands

Rhode Island began his military career at age 35 when appointed Major of the 3rd Rhode Island Regiment in May 1775

Knapsacks were made of calfskin with the fur side out

The whitened-buff flap of his "gunner's pouch & priming horn" can be seen at his right hip below the butt of the slung

This represents 3 days work ( I started this a month ago )

Battalion Company