British Army Uniforms, Grenadier, 1745

United Kingdom · 1970 · 5d

This stamp is part of a series showcasing British Army uniforms throughout history. It depicts a Grenadier from 1745, wearing the distinctive tall mitre cap and red coat characteristic of the era's infantry.

Issued in 1970, this stamp reflects a popular thematic interest in military history and national heritage. The 1745 uniform represents the British Army during the Jacobite rising and the War of the Austrian Succession.