A young officer in back view tries to teach five lanky soldiers to present arms. They stand in different positions, holding their muskets in a variety of ways; one (right) aims his musket, turning his head away from the direction of fire. The officer points with his cane at a grinning soldier (right) standing correctly. All the men are smartly dressed in regimentals, but wear differently shaped cocked hats, a busby, &c. Behind is a hedge with a stile (right) leading to a country church. 19 february 1794. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1794. Dimensions: Height: 250 mm; Width: 350 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. The auckward squad. (BM 1878,0511.1404)
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