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NEW from our 54mm Model Series

The Arab Legion, Jordan 1920-1956

The Arab Legion, Jordan 1920-1956

T54623 Officer, T54624 Senior Officer, T54625 Drummer, T54626 Bren Gunner and T54627 Private

In October 1920, after taking over the Transjordan region, the United Kingdom formed a unit of 150
men called the "Mobile Force" under the command of Captain Frederick Gerard Peake to defend the territory
against both internal and external threats. The Legion was based in Zarqa and 80% of its men were the local Chechens.

The Arab Legion was financed by Britain and commanded by British officers.
The force was formed as a police force to keep order among the tribes of Transjordan
and to guard the important Jerusalem–Amman road.

In Jordan 1939, John Bagot Glubb, better known as Glubb Pasha
became the Legion's commander along with Major General Abdul Qadir Pasha Al Jundi
as his deputy commander both transformed it into the best trained Arab army

During World War II
The Arab Legion took part in the British war effort against pro-Axis forces in the Middle East Theatre
By then the force had grown to 1,600 men, 54mm Model Soldiers

All the figures are made from white metal and are available as
unpainted kit, castings all with painting instructions and colour photo
they can also be supplied fully hand painted in matt.

Price Painted each £39.35
Price Kit/Casting each £10.85

The Royal Danish Guards in full-dress uniform, 54mm Model Soldiers

The Royal Danish Guards in full-dress uniform, 54mm Model Soldiers

On special occasions and other ceremonial matters within the Royal House the Royal Danish Life Guards
will wear the red full-dress uniform dated back to about 1660.
Visitors at Amalienborg Palace will experience the Royal Danish Life Guards
in their rich coloured red full-dress uniform – when
birthdays, weddings, birth, christening, anniversaries etc.
are celebrated within the Royal House and by royal family members involved.

D4-1 Officer, D4-2 Standard Bearer, D4-3 Flautist, D4-4 Drummer, D4-5 Private D4-6 Sergeant and D4-7 Drum Major

Price Painted each £39.35
Price Kit/Casting each £10.85

 


Around 1964 Tradition began publishing a groundbreaking, prestigious magazine on military uniforms, which went under the title Tradition and following the success of the magazine, the model soldier range and their shop were similarly named. Many leading military authors and artists, past and present, were at the time contributors to Tradition magazine, which ceased publication in 1974. Fortunately, a number of past issues of this famous magazine are still available. Each issue contains many articles on military uniforms and related subjects, fully illustrated in black and white and colour. Have a look!

 

087 Toy Soldiers Set Highland Light Infantry
087 Toy Soldiers Set Highland Light Infantry

10% discount when ordered in February
 

 

For further information contact The Shop at shop@traditionoflondon.com

Kind regards
Magnus Lindström
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Toy Soldiers from Tradition of London, showing Set 618