13057 US Navy Midshipman, 1810-15 John Jenkins The Raid on St Francis This K&C ‘Testudo’ comprises the

This K&C ‘Testudo’ comprises the following: 9 x Legionnaires advancing carrying their shields above their heads

"Priming the Piece"

08 “Luger” pistol

D-Day Minus One

However putting all that aside

13057 US Navy Midshipman, 1810-15 John Jenkins The Raid on St Francis This K&C ‘Testudo’ comprises theDuring the early years of the U. S. Navy, a midshipman was an apprentice officer and was trained and served in a similar fashion as those in the British Royal Navy. After at least three successful years service, the young men were eligible to take an examination to become a junior officer. While there are many portraits of officers in the early 19th century, there are few illustrations of the dress of the lower ranks and seamen. As in earlier periods,