Figure
Wm Britain
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Each soldier - 20 mm (length); 12 mm (width); 65 mm (height)
Place of origin
Britain
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664431
Summary
Five metal model soldiers carrying rifles in their left hand, over their shoulder, and jointed at the shoulder. They are dressed in flat navy peaked caps, navy jackets with white belts, gold buttons and red trim at the neck and wrist. They are wearing navy trousers with a red stripe down the outside and standing on a green oblong base. The paint is chipped and one of the rifles is damaged. Total number of items is 5.
Marks and inscriptions
Bottom of the stand: 'Wm. BRITAIN/ COPYRIGHT/ MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN'
Makers and roles
Wm Britain , maker