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title: Hessian Grenadier
author: Charles M. Lefferts
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/18422/hessian-grenadier/
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updated: 2024-02-01
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# Hessian Grenadier
_Authored by Charles M. Lefferts_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/18422.jpg)
## Image Caption
Hessian grenadier from Colonel Johann Rall's regiment during the [American Revolutionary War](https://www.worldhistory.org/American_Revolutionary_War/). This uniform is what the Hessians would have worn around the time of the [Battle of Trenton](https://www.worldhistory.org/article/2365/battle-of-trenton/) (26 December 1776). Watercolor By Charles M. Lefferts, c. 1910.
New York Historical Society.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Lefferts, C. M. (2024, February 01). Hessian Grenadier. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Lefferts, Charles M.. "Hessian Grenadier." *World History Encyclopedia*, February 01, 2024. .
### MLA
Lefferts, Charles M.. "Hessian Grenadier." *World History Encyclopedia*, 01 Feb 2024, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hessian_Grenadier,_Regiment_von_Rall_of_Hesse-Cassel.jpg) by [**Charles M. Lefferts**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hessian_Grenadier,_Regiment_von_Rall_of_Hesse-Cassel.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 01 February 2024. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.