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Collection of 17 Small Lead Soldiers from French and English Regiments

$519.52per set
$865.86per set40% Off
£387.32per set
£645.54per set40% Off
€438per set
€730per set40% Off
CA$713.48per set
CA$1,189.13per set40% Off
A$798.53per set
A$1,330.88per set40% Off
CHF 416.96per set
CHF 694.93per set40% Off
MX$9,742.06per set
MX$16,236.77per set40% Off
NOK 5,292.70per set
NOK 8,821.17per set40% Off
SEK 5,022.45per set
SEK 8,370.74per set40% Off
DKK 3,336.19per set
DKK 5,560.32per set40% Off
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About the Item

This collection contains soldiers and guards and other English and French regiments in various poses, with weapons and different uniforms. All figures are hand painted and are standing on their own base. Circa 1940.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 3.55 in (9 cm)Width: 1.97 in (5 cm)Depth: 1.19 in (3 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 17
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Sofia, BG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2423325472382

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