Children's shops Baron Von Steuben Costume

Friedrich Wilhelm Augustin Von Steuben, more commonly known as Baron Von Steuben, was recommended to Benjamin Franklin as a resource to the Continental Army in 1777 by the French minister of war. Franklin, in turn, passed shops on word of Steuben's availability to George Washington, and by February 23, 1778, he was among the desperate Continentals camped at Valley Forge.

Von Steuben, who did not speak English, drafted a drill manual in French, which Alexander Hamilton and Nathanael Greene then translated into English. The Prussian drill techniques he shared were far more advanced than those of other European armies, let alone those of the ragtag Patriots.

On the merit of his efforts at Valley Forge, Washington recommended that Von Steuben be named inspector general of the Continental Army.

INCLUDES:

Base Costume: (3 PCS) Fully Lined Grey Colonial Frock Coat, Ivory Vest Front with Attached Lace Jabot, and Colonial Knee Breeches.

Bundle Option: (7 PCS) Everything from the Base Costume plus, A Red-Colored Sash, Medal of Honor, White Dress Gloves, and Black Boot Spats.

Value Bundle: (11 PCS) Everything from the Bundle Option plus, Tricorn Hat with Gold Colored Trim, Shoulder Boards (epaulets) and, Plastic Saber with Black Belt.
**NOTE ALL WEAPONS ARE FOR DISPLAY PURPOSES ONLY AND ARE NON-WORKING