Eight hollow cast toy soldiers. Seven guards regiment soldiers with bearskin hats, six marked Britains, a guard box and one J Hill & Co soldier in a pith helmet. Of the two mounted on horses, one is carrying a lance the other with an articulated arm carrying a sword. One drummer, one marching soldier with an buy articulated right arm, three firing rifles and the J Hill soldier with a bayonet drawn rifle. Circa 1930's and later.
Measurements:
Height:
2.25" (5.5cm) to 4.5" (11.5cm) smallest to largest.
Condition:
Losses to paint some over painting and loss of plume to horse on the lancer. Fair play worn vintage condition.
Marks:
Small soldier in pith helmet marked J Hill & Co England, lancer and guards box unmarked all others marked Britains England.
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Product code: Eight vintage buy Guardsmen lead soldiers and guards box. Circa 1930's & later