1676 in Military History - Conflicts in 1676, Military Units and Formations Establishedconflicts in 1676, Military Units and Formations Established in 1676, Royal Company of Archers, Polish-Ottoman War in 1676, Royal Company of Archers, Polish-Ottoman War (Paperback)

Purchase includes free access to book updates online and a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Chapters: Conflicts in 1676, Military Units and Formations Established in 1676, Royal Company of Archers, Polish-ottoman War, Bacon's Rebellion, Battle of Augusta, Battle of Stromboli, Battle of Palermo, Siege of Valenciennes, Battle of urawno. Excerpt: The Royal Company of Archers is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's Bodyguard in Scotland, a role it has performed since 1822 and the reign of King George IV, when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the Queen's Bodyguard For Scotland, and is located at Edinburgh. The Royal Company of Archers has a long history in Scotland as a body that celebrated both the recreation and talent of local archers. As a royally-established body, the company has a long history of unique prizes, powerful supporters, and ceremonial powers. During the 17th and 18th centuries in Scotland, a muster, or military rendezvous, called a weapon-shawing was held at least twice a year. Men were summoned by the sheriff and other civil magistrates to attend a muster in their respective counties at least 20 days in advance of the meeting. The civil magistrates, in conjunction with commissioners appointed by the King, supervised this body of militia, divided it into companies, and appointed captains. People of all stations were obligated to play their part in each rendezvous and to show up equipped in military gear that conformed to their respective ranks. The Lords and Barons were required to provide a list of the members of their company and the weapons they brought with them to the civil magistrates and King's commissioners. The commissioners then compiled a list of the whole muster, which was presented to the King. According to the old laws of wapinscha... More: http://booksllc.net/?id=959795