{"title":"2026","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"middle-earth","title":"Middle Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e** The updated \u003cstrong\u003eRohan 2026 \/ Reversed\u003c\/strong\u003e will be replacing the \u003cstrong\u003eRohan 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e design. There are a few left **\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiddle-earth is the fictional setting of much of the English writer J. R. R. Tolkien's legendarium. The term is equivalent to the term Miðgarðr of Norse mythology and Middangeard in Old English works including Beowulf, describing the human-inhabited world, that is, the central continent of the Earth in Tolkien's imagined mythological past. Tolkien's most widely read works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, are set entirely in Middle-earth; \"Middle-earth\" has also become a short-hand for the legendarium and Tolkien's fictional take on the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMiddle-earth is the main continent of Earth (Arda) in an imaginary period of the Earth's past with the end of the Third Age about 6,000 years ago. Tolkien's Middle-earth stories mostly focus on the north-west of the continent. This part of Middle-earth is suggestive of Europe, the north-west of the Old World, with the environs of the Shire intended to be reminiscent of England (more specifically, the West Midlands, with the town at its centre, Hobbiton, at the same latitude as Oxford).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTolkien's Middle-earth is peopled not only by Men, but by Elves, Dwarves, Ents, and Hobbits, and by monsters including Dragons, Trolls, and Orcs. Through the imagined history, the peoples other than Men dwindle, leave, or fade, until after the period described in the books, only Men are left on the planet. - \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Middle-earth\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eWikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-------------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've always been fascinated by the imagination of Tolkien and took quickly to the Lord of the Rings series in the early 2000's. At the time I didn't realize how material rich those movies were. I sat down a few months ago and watched the entire series again taking note of all the symbols and flags. With that in mind, We're offering collectable patches based on imagery in the movie and when needed other interpretations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 1 - Kingdom of Rohan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“And so the red blood blushing their faces and their eyes shining with wonder, Frodo and Sam went forward and saw that amidst the clamorous host were set three high-seats built of green turves.  Behind the seat on the right floated, white on green, a great horse running free...”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Return of the King - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Field of Cormallen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince before the days of Eorl the Young, the people of Rohan held great love for their horses.  It was the horse that allowed them to come to the aid of Gondor on the fields of Celebrant, the horse that allowed them to patrol their kingdom with their Éored, and it was the horse that allowed them to cover the leagues between Dunharrow and Minas Tirith and arrive to do battle with the Armies of Mordor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThroughout all this history, the flag of Rohan has remained mostly the same - a white horse upon a green field.  In the film adaptations of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e this flag can be seen multiple times; blowing in the wind at Edoras, and being carried into battle during the Ride of the Rohirrim.  The flag shows a horse at its most free, galloping in a field of grass.  It is my belief that this is the very aspect the people of Rohan strive for - to be free and merry, to sing their songs and ride their horses through their fair country.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of this patch follows the design of the flag seen in both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e outside Meduseld and in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Return of the King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e during the Battle of Pelennor Fields.  While intricate in design, the flag itself is quite simple - a white horse running free in fields of green.  Though not mentioned in the writings of Tolkien, a sun was added to the flag in the films.  The addition of the sun seems fitting, as the sun is another motif Tolkien used as heraldry for Rohan throughout the story.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.125x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 04\/02\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 2 - Kingdom of Gondor (variant 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"He had a small hauberk, its rings forged of steel, maybe, yet black as her; and a high-crowned helm with small raven-wings on either side, set with a silver star in the centre of the circlet. Above the mail was a short surcoat of black, but broidered in the breast in silver with the token of the Tree.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerhaps one of the most widely recognized symbols from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Lord of the Rings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trilogy is the White Tree of Gondor.  The Tree is used in many different sigils, ranging from the guards of the Tree itself to the flags and banners of Minas Tirith to the livery given to the Hobbit Peregrin Took after he swore fealty to Denethor, Steward of Gondor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePippin continued to wear the symbol of the Tree on his armor even after returning to the Shire, where he became the thirty-second Thain after the days of the War of the Ring.  Eventually he renounced the position and returned with his good friend Meriadoc Brandybuck to Gondor, where he was eventually laid to rest and entombed with King Elessar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr clear=\"none\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of the Kingdom of Gondor patch is based on the livery Pippin wore in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Return of the King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, showing the White Tree and seven stars upon a black background.  Pippin is seen wearing this during his service to Denethor and then later, outside the Black Gates.  There are other variations of the White Tree in both the films and in Tolkien’s work, including the standard of Aragorn that was unfurled as he sailed to Gondor’s aid during the Battle of Pelennor Fields.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 04\/12\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 3 - Kingdom of Rohan (Rohirrim)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis symbol is visible behind the throne in a meeting hall. It represents the horse riders of Rohan. The banner itself is longer and more narrow with some ornate design on the bottom. We simplified it for the purposes of the initial patch design. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2x3.45\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetallic\/Non-Metallic Options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 04\/28\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVinyl Decal measures 6\" high\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Fnyr8tqqbjw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 4 - \u003cspan\u003ePelennor Shield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Arise, arise, Riders of Théoden!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFell deeds awake: fire and slaughter!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003espears shall be shaken, shield be splintered,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea sword-day, a red day, ere the sun rises!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRide now, ride now!  Ride to Gondor!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Return of the King - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapter V - The Ride of the Rohirrim\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEorl the Young was given parts of Calenardhon by Cirion, Steward of Gondor, after leading his people to Gondor’s aid in the fields of Celebrant.  It was here that the army of Gondor were cut off from the south and laid upon by a host of Orcs and driven toward the Anduin.  The Riders of Eorl then set upon the Orcs from the rear, and slaughtered them.  After this a great friendship began between the kingdoms of Gondor and Rohan, and an oath was made that each other would help their allies in times of war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShortly after defeating Saruman’s Uruk-Hai at Helm’s Deep, Théoden son of Thengel mustered his Rohirrim at Dunharrow, where an errand-rider of Gondor presented him with the Red Arrow.  Denethor, Steward of Gondor, asked Théoden to bring his Rohirrim with all their strength and all their speed to prevent the White City from falling.  The Riders of Théoden were mustered and rode to Gondor, where they fell upon the Orcs of Mordor from the rear, helping to save the city.  Here Théoden was slain by the Witch-King, and Eomer his sister-son inherited the throne.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design is based on a shield seen during the Battle of Pelennor Fields in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Return of the King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when the Rohirrim charged against the armies of Mordor.  It is notable for being the only shield with two horses on it, which could mean it belonged to a rider who served under or with Théodred, the son of Théoden, who was the Second Marshall of the Mark.  It is possible the two horses reference the Second Marshall of the Mark, but there is no proof of this.  It is, perhaps, a conjecture - but it is one based on hope\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwill\/Embroidered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 05\/21\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 4b - Edoras Shield P1 (Blem)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e** Blem - The 3D center did NOT come out the way in production as our initial prototypes did so the 'center' is not a perfect circle. **\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Up the green terrace went a stair of stone, high and broad, and on either side of the topmost step were stone-hewn seats.  There sat other guards, with drawn swords laid upon their knees.  Their golden hairs was braided on their shoulders; the sun was blazoned upon their green shields, their long corslets were burnished bright, and when they rose taller they seemed than mortal men.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Towers \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Chapter VI - The King of the Golden Hall\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe guard of Théoden son of Thengel stood apart from other men of Rohan, tall and strong and ready to do battle for their king.  Of their number, Háma was their captain and a doorward at Meduseld while Théoden was under the spell of Saruman.  Though loyal to his king, Háma allowed the wizard Gandalf to bring his staff into the Golden Hall subsequently leading to Théoden regaining his youth and leading Rohan to victory at Helm’s Deep.  It was here that Háma fell in battle, defending the gate of the Hornburg; and it was here that Háma was buried, given a grave apart from the mounds honoring the men of the East Dales and those of the Westfold, alone under the shadow of the fortress would he forever rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe design of this patch is based upon the shield of portrayal of the doorward of Théoden as seen in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Towers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Edoras.  A similar symbol can be seen above the doors of Meduseld, and the design is reflected in much of the imagery seen in Rohan.  The somewhat abstract style of art used in the films is represented here, where we see a depiction of the sun on the shields of the royal guard.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.5\" round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwill\/Embroidered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 05\/21\/2021 (P1 Blem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 5 - Éothéod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“Frumgar, they say, was the name of the chieftain who led his people to Éothéod. Of his son, Fram, they tell that he slew Scatha, the great dragon of Ered Mithrin, and the land had peace from the long-worms afterward.” \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Appendix A, II The House of Eorl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong before Eorl was bequeathed Calenardhon by Cirion, Steward of Gondor, the ancestors of the Rohirrim lived in the North, between the Misty Mountains and the northernmost parts of Mirkwood.  The only recorded instance of an ancestor of Théoden having faced a dragon is Fram, son of Frumgar who slew Scatha in a time before Eorl the Young settled his people in Rohan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis design is based on a banner seen hanging in the Golden Hall; a design that is similar to the engravings on the pillars outside of Meduseld, in their capital of Edoras.  The banners hanging in the hall of Meduseld were covered in figures of ancient legend for Rohan and with the knowledge that Fram slew Scatha, the last of the long-worms in Ered Mithrin, it is assumed that this design hearkens back to Fram son of Frumgar, chieftain of the Éothéod.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.75x4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 6\/2021\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease 6 - Leaves of Lorien\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The Elves next unwrapped and gave to each of the Company the clothes they had brought. For each they had provided a hood and cloak, made according to his size, of the light but warm silken stuff that the Galadhrim wove. It was hard to say of what colour they were: grey with the hue of twilight under the trees they seemed to be; and yet if they were moved, or set in another light, they were green as shadowed leaves, or brown as fallow fields by night, dusk-silver as water under the stars. Each cloak was fastened about the neck with a brooch like a green leaf veined with silver.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe Fellowship of the Ring - Farewell to Lorien\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLothlórien was the home of the Galadhrim, and was known to be the fairest of all elven realms in Middle Earth.  In Lothlórien are found the only golden Mallorn trees, which were in part made possible by Nenya, one of the Elvish Rings of Power, as it was wielded by Galadriel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThe leaves of Lothlórien were said to not fall, but instead would turn to gold in the Autumn, and only fall come the springtime when the new leaves sprout. The floor of the forest is littered with golden leaves, and the bark of the trees is grey and smooth to the touch, unlike any other tree in Middle Earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBut the forest would not always be this way - after the defeat of Sauron by the destruction of the One Ring, Galadriel sailed to the West, taking with her Nenya and thus the magic that had made Lothlórien the fair realm that it was began to fade. It is said that the remaining Galadhrim departed and the trees no longer turned gold. It was here, in what had once been beautiful woods, that Arwen laid herself to rest after the death of Aragorn after his long reign as King of Gondor. Having accepted the Doom of Men, Arwen's grave would lie in the woods of Lothlórien long after her memory faded from the minds of men.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis patch bears resemblance to the brooches given to the Fellowship by Galadriel after the fall of Gandalf the Grey. All eight members received a brooch, though in a moment of foresight and intelligence the Hobbit Pippin dropped his brooch to the ground allowing Aragorn to find it and give the Three Hunters hope that he and Merry were still alive. The Elven Brooch is perhaps one of the most widely recognized symbols in the Lord of the Rings, after of course the One Ring and the White Tree, and this patch is one humble way to do it justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 7\/15\/2021\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefreshed for 2024 with a brighter silver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 7 - Kingdom of Rohan Banner 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheoretical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 4\/2\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 8 - Tree of Gondor PVC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 3\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 9 - Kingdom of Gondor Shield\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~3.25x2.5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 9\/16\/23\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/vinyl-decals\"\u003eVinyl Decal found here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 10 - Leaves of Lorien Enamel Pin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5\" tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClasp backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 10\/3\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 11 - \u003cspan\u003eThe White Hand (\u003c\/span\u003eUruk Hai)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“After they had ridden for some miles, the highway became a wide street, paved with great flat stones, squared and laid with skill; no blade of grass was seen in any joint. Deep gutters, filled with trickling water, ran down on either side. Suddenly a tall pillar loomed up before them. It was black; and set upon it was a great stone, carved and painted in the likeness of a long White Hand. Its finger pointed north. Not far now they knew that the gates of Isengard must stand, and their hearts were heavy; but their eyes could not pierce the mists ahead.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Two Towers - The Road to Isengard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe White Hand was first seen prominently during the Third Age of Middle Earth, as a symbol adorning the banners and shields of the fighting Uruk-Hai of Isengard.  The symbol was first recorded as being seen by the Three Hunters after the passing of Boromir, on the shields of four Uruk-Hai among the orcs the Man of Gondor had slain defending the hobbits Peregrin and Meriadoc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe symbol was surely seen by those of the Rohirrim during their battles with the forces of Saruman, perhaps during the battle of the Fords of Isen where Théodred son of Théoden was slain, but most assuredly it would have been seen in the host that marched against Helm’s Deep and laid siege to the fortress.  The Uruk-Hai helmets were also adorned with an S rune, which at first was thought to stand for Sauron - but the Dark Lord did not use elf-runes for his armies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSaruman was one of the Istari, akin to Gandalf the Grey, who were sent to Middle Earth to help contest the power of Sauron and unite all those who would oppose him - but Saruman the White fell to the allure of power and slowly began to amass armies for himself in an attempt to challenge the Dark Lord and find the One Ring for his own purpose.  His spies tracked the Fellowship during their journey, and he corrupted the King of Rohan to weaken his foes.  Prior to unleashing his armies bearing the White Hand he revealed himself to Gandalf as Saruman the Many Colored and openly opposed his fellow Istari.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter the fall of Sauron it is not known if Saruman used the White Hand during his time known as Sharkey when he assumed control of the Shire through manipulation and violence, and it is not recorded in the Red Book as being seen by the four Hobbits during the Battle of Bywater and the rebuilding of the Shire, but it is widely acknowledged that the death of Saruman is considered the end of the War of the Ring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThe White Hand patch is an interpretation of the symbol Saruman used in the films during the Battle of Helm’s Deep, and can be seen on the banners of the Uruk Hai as they march into the valley and towards the Deepening Wall - a similar design is on the shields of some of the Uruks.  The symbol on some of their helmets and even faces is far more reminiscent of an actual white handprint, and can be seen being applied by other Uruks during the Fellowship of the Ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\" tall \/ 2.5x2.5\" for version II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehook backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 08\/09\/2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 12 - No admittance except on party business\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003ci\u003e“A notice appeared on the gate at Bag End: NO ADMITTANCE EXCEPT ON PARTY BUSINESS.  Even those who had, or pretended to have Party Business were seldom allowed inside.  Bilbo was busy: writing invitations, ticking off answers, packing up presents, and making some private preparations of his own.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Fellowship of the Ring - A Long-expected Party\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eBilbo’s eleventy-first birthday, and Frodo’s thirty-third, were the talk of Hobbiton once the old Hobbit announced it.  In the Shire, birthdays involved giving gifts to the attendees, and although old Bilbo was not in fact living atop a hidden mountain of “jools” as was rumored, the old Gaffer once spoke in the Green Dragon that “Mr. Bilbo is free with his money, and there seems no lack of it.”  The party to be thrown by Bilbo Baggins would be, in the rumor mills of the Shire, the chief topic of conversation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eGenerous gifts, mountains of food (and Hobbits are certainly fond of their food), and Fireworks (which had not been seen in the Shire for nearly a century) from the wizard Gandalf himself were the talk of not only Hobbiton, but of Bywater and the East Farthing as well.  By the time the tents were pitched the weather began to cloud over, but on September 22, the birthday of Bilbo Baggins and his adopted heir Frodo, the sun broke through and the clouds vanished.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe party was a roaring success, with fireworks, food, drink, and gifts for all.  A roaring success, that is, until the speech given by Bilbo Baggins and his sudden vanishing in a flash of bright light.  To those in the know, Bilbo had donned the One Ring and turned invisible, using this time to sneak away from the Shire and once again adventure beyond its borders before retiring to Rivendell.  To the hobbits at the party, it was seen as a joke in very bad taste and poor Frodo had to give the shocked guests another round of wine to help settle their nerves.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe patch here is the sign hung upon Bag End’s gate, stopping even those who did have legitimate Party Business to discuss from talking to Mr. Bilbo.  Perhaps, if the wearer of this patch is so lucky, it will have the same effect and allow them some much needed peace and quiet after a long day, perhaps with a nice bowl of tobacco and strong ale - as is the fashion in the Shire.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehook backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 06\/13\/25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease 13 - Kingdom of Rohan \/ 2026\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 1\/30\/2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Texas 144.1","offers":[{"title":"Kingdom of Rohan \/ 2026 \/ Reversed","offer_id":43786953916482,"sku":"1232","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Rohan \/ 2026","offer_id":42940178595906,"sku":"1232","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kingdom of Rohan","offer_id":39286735274050,"sku":"1232","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Gondor","offer_id":39295953731650,"sku":"213","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaves of Lorien \/ Enamel Pin","offer_id":40536888508482,"sku":"2404763","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Rohan \/ Subdued","offer_id":40765793665090,"sku":"2321","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Gondor Shield","offer_id":40412336455746,"sku":"21321","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Kingdom of Rohan Banner","offer_id":39750328909890,"sku":"3123","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Gondor \/ Subdued","offer_id":40220245557314,"sku":"543","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Gondor \/ Woodland","offer_id":40220245360706,"sku":"4345","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Leaves of Lorien \/ PVC","offer_id":39415243374658,"sku":"12213","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"No admittance except on party business","offer_id":42222950481986,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kingdom of Gondor \/ PVC","offer_id":40265656696898,"sku":"kgpvc","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"The Rohirrim","offer_id":39286740123714,"sku":"34","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Uruk Hai \/ II","offer_id":41615034679362,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Uruk Hai","offer_id":41575910801474,"sku":"","price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Éothéod","offer_id":39347845464130,"sku":"345","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Edoras Shield","offer_id":39348600307778,"sku":"3455","price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Pelennor Shield","offer_id":39314520866882,"sku":"34345","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rohan - Rohirrim [Metallic Border]","offer_id":39314508087362,"sku":"561","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Rohirrim Vinyl Decal","offer_id":39314223202370,"sku":"2312","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0010\/3841\/7986\/files\/rohan-riders-gold-r.jpg?v=1779745705"},{"product_id":"ghosts","title":"Ghosts","description":"\u003cp\u003eLoosely inspired by  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=aKGtfOrtJ1s\"\u003eProject 86: Fall, Goliath, Fall\u003c\/a\u003e, Ghosts will be a series of hybrid designs fusing historical symbolism and themes with a modern twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The ghosts of our fathers beat drums by our sides\u003cbr\u003eThe trophies of the day: scalps and hides\u003cbr\u003eWe fight, not for the hate of the tyrant\u003cbr\u003eWe fight, because of love for what is behind us\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost X - Alea iacta est\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLatin for \"The Die Has Been Cast\" - often attributed to Julius Caesar\u003cspan\u003e on 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nowrap\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJanuary 49 BC as he led his army across the Rubicon in rebellion to the Roman Senate. This was an irreversible decision on his part. Our Declaration of Independence was an irreversible decision some 250 years ago. The X marks 10 to mark the 10th and final release of the series, the skull - symbolizing Liberty or Death and of course the 13 stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 05\/01\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost IX - Thirteen Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor IX we wanted to pursue absolute simplicity whiling using the 13 stars. Taking some inspiration from astronomy, the use of stars for navigation along with their symbolism, a modified \"Big Dipper\" came about. Although Alaska didn't exists as a state back in the 18th Century, we did borrow some inspiration from the Alaska State flag for this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 02\/12\/2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost VIII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\"Acta Non Verba\" - Action Not Words. Word alone didn't win freedom and independence for the 13 colonies (although they tried), action was needed and eventually, when all appeals were exhausted, the words led to action. These words are penned in The Declaration of Independence: \"\u003cspan\u003eWe pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor\". As we know, those words penned led to action.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flag features the same 13 stars - one for each colony and a flag, shield-holding cavalryman on a horse ready for battle. This signifies the call to action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLayout and size differ a bit from previous to better reflect the often lack size and layout standardization with the 18th century flags.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x2.125\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 05\/15\/2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost VII\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is a little different...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Vastitate Hostili\" Loosely translated as \"by the waste of the enemy\" or \"overthrown by hostility\". The phrase is found in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/bibleglot.com\/pair\/Vulgate\/KJV\/Isa.1\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVulgate Latin KJV translation of Isaiah 1\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsaiah 1:7\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\"terra vestra deserta civitates vestrae succensae igni regionem vestram coram vobis alieni devorant et desolabitur sicut in vastitate hostili\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eYour country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land, strangers devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-xs-6\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWhile we do not seek to emulate the theme of the chapter or verse, there Latin words and symbols provide a a powerful backdrop to an age old struggle for freedom from tyrannical kings and governments whom considered the people as \"enemies\".\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x2\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 08\/15\/2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost VI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA central storm cloud + a 360 display of lighting bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased off the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/2nd-continental-light-dragoons\"\u003e2nd Continental Light Dragoon's\u003c\/a\u003e motto \"Patria Concita Fulminent Nati\" - This Latin phrase has a number of interpretations and in this case, it's most aligned to “The fatherland\/country calls\/expects its sons to respond with\/in tones of thunder”. (\u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dragoons.info\/our_past\/our-colors\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edragoon.info\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3x2\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWoven\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelease: 02\/21\/2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost V\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"VINCE AUT MORIRE\" - Latin for Win or Die\/Victory or Death is the motto adorned on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/the-bedford-flag\"\u003eThe Bedford Flag\u003c\/a\u003e. The skull with the tarnished crown and crossbones signify the mentality against the ruling crown (or any tyrant) and its enforcers. The hubris of any empire\/tyrant ultimately brings upon it an embarrassing (and tarnished) destruction by a united people willing to put it all on the line (Victory or death).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 10\/25\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost IV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Domari Nolo\" - Latin for \"I will not be dominated\" \/ \"I will not be subjugated\". Taken from the \u003ca rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/1st-pa-rifles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFirst Pennsylvania Regiment\u003c\/a\u003e Banner. This design pays homage to that specific banner with our own twist. Thirteen stars in a non-traditional pattern along with a lion free from his restraints. On the lion's ribcage are 6 stripes - one for each of the years of direct conflict (1776-1781). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 5\/9\/2023\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost III\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Semper Paratus\" Latin for 'Always Prepared'. The horse has historically been a key component in battle and one that the rider had to have complete trust and faith in. It's prized for its strength, agility and when properly trained, fearlessness. Given the central role the horse played in an army, it was well cared for.  Proverbs speaks of the horse being prepared, but trusting in the Lord for victory...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cspan\u003eThe horse is prepared for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD.\" - Proverbs 21:31\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThirteen leaves for the 13 colonies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 12\/1\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost II\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvidence - Divine direction and guidance. George Washington used this word in many of his writings. He's noted as seeking the guidance (providence) of God in all matters. His actions on and off the battlefield were a direct reflection. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/appeal-to-heaven\"\u003eThe pine tree\u003c\/a\u003e held significance to colonists in New England and became a symbol of distain for the crown an resistance. The thirteen 6-pointed stars represent the 13 colonies and are situated in the canton much like \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/gostelowe-standard\"\u003emany flags of the period\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3x2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoven\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHook Backing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease: 09\/15\/2022\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGhost I\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first usage of our DTOM inspired coiled snakes since our 2020 release of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/sic-semper-tyrannis\"\u003eSic Semper Tyrannis\u003c\/a\u003e and a more modern adaptation of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/weaponized.design\/products\/gadsden-flag\"\u003eThe Gadsden Flag\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeading up to the American Revolution, the rattle snake was an established symbol of Colonial America. 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The state is host to regiments dating back to the 17th century colonial militias and  combat honors starting with the French and Indian War. The First Virginia Regiment is one of those who holds that long distinction. Originating from the Charles City Regiment, the Virginia Regiment was incorporated into the British Line and engaged the enemy at Fort Necessity and took part in the Braddock Expedition, being led by one of the wars most notable commanders, George Washington. After the wars end, the regiment stood down, and was raised again in Williamsburg in 1775 as tensions between the colonies and the crown intensified. With the outbreak of war, the regiment was incorporated into the Continental Army, and participated in a multitude of campaigns and battles, with its first commander being Patrick Henry, famous for the phrase “Give me Liberty or Give me Death”. The regiments first actions were in Virginia, fighting the loyalist regiments of Virginia’s Royal Governor Lord Dunmore, who along with British Grenadiers and runaway slaves sought to reclaim the colony from the rebel government. The First Virginia Regiment participated in a notable victory against Lord Dunmore’s forces near Norfolk in December of 1775. Lord Dunmore’s attempts to reclaim Virginia after this defeat were unsuccessful and he abandoned Virginia in August 1776.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter Dunmore’s defeat, the regiment began the long march north to join General George Washington in New York City, with nearly all men of the regiment re-enlisting before their departure. In September of 1776, the regiment joined General Washington’s army, who were recently chased out of New York City, at Harlem Heights. The arrival of the Virginians gave a much needed morale boost to Washington’s soldiers. In the following days, soldiers from the regiment joined Connecticut soldiers in reconnaissance of British positions. An engagement soon followed which forced the British to withdraw, giving the Continental Army a major morale boost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the regiment’s engagement in New York, the regiment moved to New Jersey, where they participated in the surprise attack against the Hessians at Trenton in December 1776. The 1st Virginia Regiment then participated in the engagement at Princeton, who guarded the road to Trenton after the Continental Army met the British force that was setting out to meeting Washington at Trenton. During the engagement, the Virginians suffered the heaviest casualties after the British charged them with Bayonets. The regiment then spent the winter with Washington’s army in Morristown, New Jersey, where after casualties from combat, expired enlistments and disease, the regiment could only muster 64 men. Much of the winter and spring of 1777 was spent rebuilding the army, including the 1st Virginia Regiment. Whilst the Continental Army rebuilt itself in New Jersey, British General Howe made several maneuvers into New Jersey, and began to move toward the mid-Atlantic states of Maryland and Pennsylvania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn September 11, 1777, the Virginians were poised for battle at Brandywine Creek in Pennsylvania. Howe’s army outflanked the Americans and the First Virginia Regiment held off redcoats to allow a proper withdrawal of American forces, saving Washington’s army from total destruction. Eager for a chance to engage the British again, Washington decided to attack the British garrison at Germantown, Pennsylvania. The First Virginia Regiment began its assault as part of Muhlenberg’s brigade, however, heavy fog caused confusion amongst the ranks. The regiment then took part in a bayonet charge against the British camp, taking prisoners. However, with the main American force delayed, the Virginians soon found themselves surrounded and lost 100 of the prisoners they had taken. The Americans soon withdrew and the regiment would be encamped at Valley Forge in the winter of 1777-1778. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the army was retrained and rebuilt, the 1st Virginia Regiment was remanned and prepared for the next engagement. At the Battle of Monmouth, the Virginians inflicted heavy casualties on the British 42nd Royal Highland Regiment. By the end of the summer of 1778, the 1st Virginia Regiment absorbed the 9th Virginia Regiment due to manpower shortages, as part of a broader effort to consolidate the Virginia Line of Infantry in the Continental Army, which would later see the 1st Virginia Regiment absorb 5th, 7th, 10th and 11th Regiments by the summer of 1779. For most of 1779, the regiment engaged British forces in New York and New Jersey at Stony Point and Paulus Hook. By the end of the year, the regiment was called to the south, to assist the cause in the Carolinas. During this long march, many died of disease, deserted or had their enlistments expire. Upon the arrival of the Virginians, the remainder participated in the defense of Charleston from British forces, where most were captured when the city fell, where they would remain prisoners for the rest of the war. In the summer of 1783, the first Virginian Continental soldiers began being mustered out of service with all companies being disbanded in August of 1783. The First Virginia Regiment was formally disbanded on November 15, 1783. 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