Untitled
W.Britain
Category
Toys
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal
Measurements
87 mm (length); 72 mm (height)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 665767
Summary
Two metal model soldiers on horseback, possibly in the uniform of Lifeguards. Both have the same uniform - navy blue jacket and trousers with white stripes down the leg, around the collar and diagonally across the chest, worn with a gold-coloured helmet with a tall white plume. Each carries a rifle in his right hand, and a sword hangs from the saddle on his left. Both horses have black tails and manes, and black saddles, but one is dark brown and the other chestnut. Total number of items is 2.
Marks and inscriptions
On the underside of the horse: 'COPYRIGHT DEPOSE/ BRITAINS LTD/ PROPRIETORS'
Makers and roles
W.Britain, maker