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English: This painting of Francis Hawley is one of the first depictions of British grenadier uniform. It was decided to add a grenadier company to the 1st Foot Guards in 1684 and Hawley was chosen to command it. Their first action was in the suppression of Monmouth's Rebellion in 1685. Hawley with 100 grenadiers fought bravely at Philips-Norton
Date circa 1685
date QS:P,+1685-00-00T00:00:00Z/9,P1480,Q5727902
Source https://www.britishempire.co.uk/forces/armyuniforms/britishinfantry/1stfoot1685.htm
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