Bethnal Green Volunteer Light Infantry / support Arms 1st Motion.
Aquatint by and after Thomas Rowlandson, 1799 (c).

‘No15’ from a volume of 86 aquatints entitled ‘Loyal Volunteers of London & Environs’, published by R Ackermann, 101 Strand, London, 12 Aug 1799.

Formed in May 1793 with a strength of two companies. This shows a Private in a light company.

Associated with Wars of the French Revolution, Home Defence (1793-1802).