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Colour Party of the Scots Guards
Box set of model soldiers: Colour Party of the Scots Guards.Manufactured by William Britains Ltd, London, Types of the British Army series, Box Set No 460, 1933-1940.From a collection of W Britains Ltd model soldiers, vehicles and artillery, 1930-1950 (c). Date: 1933
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This photograph showcases the Colour Party of the Scots Guards, a proud and historic regiment of the British Army, as depicted in a vintage box set of model soldiers manufactured by William Britains Ltd between 1933 and 1940. The Colour Party, also known as the Colour Detachment or Colour Guard, is a ceremonial unit responsible for carrying the regimental colours during parades and other official events. The colours, which include the Regimental Colour and the Queen's Colour, are symbolic emblems of the regiment's history and traditions. The model soldiers in this box set, part of the Types of the British Army series, No. 460, were meticulously crafted by the skilled artisans at William Britains Ltd in London. Each figure is intricately detailed, from the distinctive tartan patterns on the kilted soldiers to the finely sculpted accoutrements and weapons. The set includes six soldiers, each posed in a unique stance, as well as a drummer and a trumpeter, all dressed in the traditional uniform of the Scots Guards. The Colour Party of the Scots Guards box set is a testament to the rich heritage of the British military and the artistry of the model soldiers produced by William Britains Ltd during the 1930s. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back in time to an era of tradition, honour, and military precision.
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