War Of Independance For America Collection (#8)

Engraving of Governor Tryon's Palace from an 1850's drawing
3032039 Engraving of Governor Tryon's Palace from an 1850's drawing; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar
3030030 18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: 18th Century French Bronze 13" Mortar at Fort Ticonderoga); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Enlisted man's Waistcoat Button of the French Irish Dillon Regiment
3031170 Enlisted man's Waistcoat Button of the French Irish Dillon Regiment; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution)

Large French Siege Mortar dated 1772
3031096 Large French Siege Mortar dated 1772; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Large Iron French Siege Mortar dated 1772 at Fort Ticonderoga); © Don Troiani

Israel Putnam, 1800
3507788 Israel Putnam, 1800; (add.info.: Israel Putnam (January 7, 1718 - May 29, 1790) was an American army general officer, popularly known as Old Put

The Battle of Monmouth, 1860
7125151 The Battle of Monmouth, 1860; (add.info.: The Battle of Monmouth, aka the Battle of Monmouth Court House, June 28, 1778, during the American Revolutionary War)

Surrender of the Ville de Paris at the Battle of The Saints, 12 April 1782, 1783 (oil on canvas)
7337670 Surrender of the Ville de Paris at the Battle of The Saints, 12 April 1782, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Whitcombe, Thomas (1760-1824); 76.6x123 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Destruction of the American Fleet at Penobscot Bay, 14 August 1779, 1780s (oil on canvas)
7337659 Destruction of the American Fleet at Penobscot Bay, 14 August 1779, 1780s (oil on canvas) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); 101.6x152.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The reddition of Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) in Yorktown (USA)
UIG5388811 The reddition of Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805) in Yorktown (USA).; (add.info.: Lithograph by Currier e& Ives (fl.1857-1907). Washington, D.C. Library of Congress); Superstock/UIG

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845338 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845260 Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Artillery demonstration, Revolutionary War reenactment at Yorktown battlefield)

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845602 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

British exit against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844994 British exit against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British exit against a redoubt reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield)

Revolutionary War English cannon on a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845541 Revolutionary War English cannon on a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War English cannon on a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845515 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Revolutionary War mortar overlooking the York River at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845493 Revolutionary War mortar overlooking the York River at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War mortar overlooking the York River at Yorktown battlefield)

Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845350 Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Revolutionary War cannon atop a redoubt at Yorktown battlefield)

Dolphin handles of Revolutionary War English cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4845592 Dolphin handles of Revolutionary War English cannon called " the Fox" at Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info)

British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844957 British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British release reenactment at Yorktown Battlefield, Virginia.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

British drummers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844861 British drummers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: British drummers marching in a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Camp food at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844794 Camp food at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Camp food at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Camp desk withquill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844756 Camp desk withquill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Camp desk withquill pen at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Camp laundry in a bucket at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844727 Camp laundry in a bucket at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Camp laundry in a bucket at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

Bayonets at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844636 Bayonets at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Bayonets at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Wine in the English army camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia
NWI4844592 Wine in the English army camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield, Virginia.; (add.info.: Wine in the English army camp at a reenactment on the Yorktown battlefield)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the defeat of the British army in
NWI4844200 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the defeat of the British army in Yorktown

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in
NWI4844156 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in Yorktown

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): The surrender of the British army under the command of
NWI4840316 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): The surrender of the British army under the command of Lord Charles Cornwallis (1738-1805)

United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): the minutemen building the fortification of the town of
NWI4839348 United States of America Independence War (1775-1783): the minutemen building the fortification of the town of Breed's Hill the night before the Battle of Bunker Hill at the beginning

English soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia
NWI4844548 English soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown, Virginia.; (add.info.: English soldiers reenact a muster at the surrender at Yorktown)

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in
NWI4844269 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in Yorktown, Virginia: fifes and drums

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in
NWI4844243 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the battle of the British army in Yorktown, Virginia: fifes and drums

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Battle of Bunker Hill at the beginning of the war in
NWI4843070 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): Battle of Bunker Hill at the beginning of the war in 1775

War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in
NWI4844095 War of Independence of the United States of America (1775-1783): reconstitution of the Battle of the British Army in Yorktown

American war of independence: Treaty of Versailles (1783) (engraving)
CUL4862403 American war of independence: Treaty of Versailles (1783) (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info)

Richard Montgomery, 1800
3507787 Richard Montgomery, 1800; (add.info.: Richard Montgomery (December 2, 1738 - December 31, 1775) was an Irish-born soldier who first served in the British Army

American Revolution, French Officer's gun powder flask made from a coconut with the French Coat of Arms carved in
3073349 American Revolution, French Officer's gun powder flask made from a coconut with the French Coat of Arms carved in relief ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

American Revolution, New York Pocket Almanac For 1769
3073348 American Revolution, New York Pocket Almanac For 1769; Private Collection; (add.info.: New York Pocket Almanac For the year 1769); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

American Revolution, American Cavalry Saber
3073346 American Revolution, American Cavalry Saber; Private Collection; (add.info.: Massive American Dragoon Saber with iron hilt); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

American New model cartridge box of 1779
3032377 American New model cartridge box of 1779; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, American New model cartridge box of 1779 with markings to the 2nd Company of the 6th Connecticut)

Joseph Ames 1776 inscribed wooden canteen
3032359 Joseph Ames 1776 inscribed wooden canteen; Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Ames 1776 inscribed wooden canteen. Ames served in the 2nd Continental Artillery); © Don Troiani

French Model 1728 Infantry Musket
3032041 French Model 1728 Infantry Musket; Private Collection; (add.info.: French Model 1728 Infantry Musket used in the American Revolution as captured arms from the French and Indian War)

British cartridge box badge of the 4th Regiment of Foot-King's Own
3031871 British cartridge box badge of the 4th Regiment of Foot-King's Own.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartridge box badge of the 4th Regiment of Foot, King's Own)

British 4th Regiment of Foot (King's Own) Light Infantry belt plate
3031435 British 4th Regiment of Foot (King's Own) Light Infantry belt plate.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British 4th Regiment of Foot (King's Own) Light Infantry belt plate

British Army: Enlisted man's button of the 65th Regiment of Foot
3031785 British Army: Enlisted man's button of the 65th Regiment of Foot.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British Army: Enlisted man's button of the 65th Regiment of Foot)

British 15th Regiment of Foot belt plate
3031397 British 15th Regiment of Foot belt plate ; Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Round hat with bullet hole worn by Captain Phineas Meigs
3031284 Round hat with bullet hole worn by Captain Phineas Meigs; Connecticut Historical Society, Hartford, CT, USA; (add.info)

Print of a British Light Dragoon with saber
3031338 Print of a British Light Dragoon with saber; Private Collection; (add.info.: American Revolution, Print of a British Light Dragoon with saber); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

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The War of Independence for America was a pivotal moment in history, as the thirteen colonies fought against British rule to secure their freedom and establish a new nation. The conflict lasted for eight years, from 1775 to 1783, and saw countless acts of bravery and sacrifice on both sides. American patriots like George Washington led the charge against the powerful British army, inspiring others to join the fight for liberty. The Declaration of Independence, signed on July 4th, 1776, declared that all men are created equal and have certain unalienable rights - a revolutionary concept at the time. The war tested the resolve of the colonists but ultimately resulted in victory for America, paving the way for a democratic society built on principles of freedom and equality. Today, we honor those who fought in the War of Independence and remember their courage in securing our independence as a nation.