British, late 19th century, rare transfer decorated pitcher commemorating the Washington Light Infantry, decorated with˜battle flag, an obelisk commemorating Mannassas, Fort Sumter and Battery˜Wagner, poems from W.D. Porter, Hayne˜and Burns, commemorative wreaths reading "WLI, 1807=91, Co. A 25th, S.C. Infantry, Co.A Hampton Legion Infantry, Co. B, 25th S.C. Infantry, 1860=65 114 Dead",˜base reads "60 Jugs made for Capt. Wm. A. Courtenay, Charleston, S.C., Wedgwood, Etruria, England", 8-1/4 in.Note: The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), organized in 1807, is one of the nation?s oldest militia units. Anticipating a second war with Britain, the citizens of Charleston planned for a number of volunteer corps, one of which was the Washington Light Infantry. It alone survives.The Corps was named in honor of George Washington. Annually, on his birthday, February 22, a military banquet is observed by the Corps. The famous Eutaw Flag (the story of which follows) was borne by another Washington, Colonel William Washington, a cousin of General George Washington.Since 1807, the Washington Light Infantry has participated as a unit exhibiting honor and bravery in every major war this country has fought. Beginning in 1812, during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, and to 1814, the company was mustered into active service. No military event occurred in this section of the country and the infantry did not serve.Obeying the authority of the State of South Carolina, when the War Between the States developed in 1861, the Washington Light Infantry formed themselves into three companies to remain through the war until 1865. The total number of men enrolled was four hundred and fourteen. At the close of the struggle, its casualties numbered one hundred and fourteen killed, and many others maimed and scarred for life. Official reports show frequent citations of acts of individual heroism and deeds of sublime courage on the part of the Washington Light Infantry officers and men.Above excerpt taken from www.washingtonlightinfantry.org.˜Provenance: Private South Carolina CollectionNote: The Washington Light Infantry (WLI), organized in 1807, is one of the nation?s oldest militia units. Anticipating a second war with Britain, the citizens of Charleston planned for a number of volunteer corps, one of which was the Washington Light Infantry. It alone survives.The Corps was named in honor of George Washington. Annually, on his birthday, February 22, a military banquet is observed by the Corps. The famous Eutaw Flag (the story of which follows) was borne by another Washington, Colonel William Washington, a cousin of General George Washington.Since 1807, the Washington Light Infantry has participated as a unit exhibiting honor and bravery in every major war this country has fought. Beginning in 1812, during the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, and to 1814, the company was mustered into active service. No military event occurred in this section of the country and the infantry did not serve.Obeying the authority of the State of South Carolina, when the War Between the States developed in 1861, the Washington Light Infantry formed themselves into three companies to remain through the war until 1865. The total number of men enrolled was four hundred and fourteen. At the close of the struggle, its casualties numbered one hundred and fourteen killed, and many others maimed and scarred for life. Official reports show frequent citations of acts of individual heroism and deeds of sublime courage on the part of the Washington Light Infantry officers and men.Above excerpt taken from www.washingtonlightinfantry.org.˜ small repaired chip to base, faint hairline to base and faint hairline to interior floor, light abrasions and wear