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Fencibles

During the American Revolution and the French Revolutionary Wars, military forces raised in the UK and in North America, where they were known as ‘the Royal Fencible Americans’. They were modelled on the regular army in organization, but, like the militia, were not liable for foreign service.
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A certain Reverend Gierlow, for example, told the members of the Baton Rouge Fencibles at a flag presentation, "The Lord reineth; and under His banner you may manfully fight with the hope of success.
Ritual, community and war: local flag presentation ceremonies and ... by Durrill, Wayne K. / Journal of Social History
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