Figure
Wm Britain
Category
Toys
Date
circa 1910
Materials
Metal
Measurements
Each soldier - 20 mm (length); 17 mm (width); 67 mm (height)
Place of origin
Britain
Order this imageCollection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 664433
Summary
Nine model metal soldiers. Each carries a rifle in his left hand, which rests on his shoulder. The arm is jointed at the shoulder. Each wears a dark blue peaked cap with a red crown and an upright insignia above the peak. They are wearing dark blue jackets with red trim around the neck, wrists and down the front and a dark blue belt. They have grey trousers with a red stripe down the side. They stand on a green painted oblong base. The paint is chipped, one rifle is missing and one soldier is minus his jointed arm. Total number of items is 9.
Marks and inscriptions
Underside of the base: 'Wm BRITAIN COPYRIGHT/ 4.2.1910/ MADE IN/ GREAT BRITAIN'
Makers and roles
Wm Britain , maker