47100 - British Grenadier Guards Drummer, 1953 First Legion-American Civil War After the 5th Texas Infantry

After the 5th Texas Infantry was organized in Richmond

Militias were the main colonial military organization for defense

While there are many portraits of officers in the early 19th century

Meanwhile the remaining two soldiers move stealthily forward to take up fire positions as they await the remainder of the 9-man patrol to follow up

strum a banjo or even pick away at a guitar

47100 - British Grenadier Guards Drummer, 1953 First Legion-American Civil War After the 5th Texas InfantryBritish Grenadier Guards Drummer, 1953 The life of a Guardsman is demanding, and the standards required for the many ceremonial duties are not achieved without constant practice. Drummers are also required to be competent on the bugle and able to sound the correct calls to order. In addition to the specialized skills as a musician, each drummer is also highly trained as a professional soldier, often with other specialist military skills. The drums