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All arrived just fine. A very pleasant person to deal with. Well done.

Seven regular, then twenty-three civil service with 13 concurrent reserve. I'm still young! :>)

Thanks for the reply, Brad. This really is a great forum in that, up until this weekend I really knew nothing of these sets other than their being of Russian origin. What you bring in fits well with Paulo's (Viriato) lead down on my convoluted "for sale/trade" posting of these sets, and the...

Ah, Paulo, mate! You might not think so, but you solved clearly a great mystery for me. I've wondered about the origins of these for years. Even if they don't appeal to someone here, I can certainly appreciate them more, not to mention I have the groupings squared away now. Many thanks...

In trying desperately to post up a "for sale" of a variety of mostly Russian-cast glossies (and discovering what they actually were thanks to some helpful folks here), I've ended up with a lone artillery piece that doesn't "match-up" with any of the sets I have. Would any artillery experts know...

If interested in these, but not interested in trades, I'd ask $700 for the lot. Offers cheerfully entertained for all or part.

After matching up all the right guns to all the right crews, thanks to Viriato's tip, we're left with this one. Any idea as to the type & nationality? Then, of course, who possibly did the model itself?

Thanks to all those who generously contributed to my knowledge, it looks like we have the following, then. From St. George's Cross/ Lead Army we have: #2912 Russian Artillery Troops w. 107mm gun 1914-18 If this 75mm gun is substituted for the 107, we'd have set #2911 We have set #2902...

As far as career, started in the Army. Broke my back one day, so the career shift went to the civilian side full-time and some teaching and doctrine writing for the Navy (go figure!). Finished my 20 in uniform, and just finishing up my 30 in civilian service. It's been a good run in spite of a...

Thanks for the link, the help, and the collective wisdom. Our little friends are now marching into eternity in one of the cases here, one of those occasional pleasant finds that turn a good day out into a Grand Day Out. Thanks again to all! Sarge

Ah, wisdom. It looks as if I have these grouped a little incorrectly, as well. I had no idea there was an artillery piece with the Russians, however I believe I have it as well. It would also appear the Russo Japanese pieces are also from the same range, looking at the Lead Army site. Great...

Thanks so much for the education. I truly value the information. What would the original box have looked like (this one being plain red with the figures laced in the insert with a thick black thread all in one loop, decidedly modern in material and finish)? Actually, this is quite good for me...

I fell for them early, then things fell off as I travelled from station to station in my career. Now, I find them most enjoyable again, especially now living in the same place year in and year out rather than moving every time a new set of orders comes in. Funny how they seem to have been...

Gents: Why so they do! Why didn't I see that? (First line) "copyright" (Second) "Britains LTD" Next in two lines, but inverted "Made in England" Last line "Proprietors" Eight guys, no officer. Does this detail help date the set? If so, an idea of the value would be nice, just to have a...

I know this string might be somewhat clumsy, so please pardon me if this isn't the most convenient way to show these. Once again, I can't be sure myself (due to admitted ignorance on my part) that my assumptions regarding makers is correct. Clearly I'm guessing at this point, so any...

These were displayed together representing the Defence of Port Arthur during the Russo-Japanese war. These have PZ scribed under the bases, so Potsdammer Zinnsoldaten is the guess. Meanwhile this artillery crew... And these Japanese Naval Infantry appear to be of the same maker, judging by...

Next, we have these: Believed to be Russians from WWI, displayed opposite these: Which look to be the opposing Germans. By the bases, Id judge them to be by the same maker, again believed to be St. Pete's of some stripe...

First up are these: Believed to be St. Petersburg made, I don't know by whom or if even the St. Pete info is wholly accurate, but a set of the Czar's Palace Guard, circa 1890-1900. No marks on the bases, no set-box was supplied but received wrapped inside a standard ol' cardboard shipping box.

Since I collect British Army glossies, these guys are all a little "off-topic" for me. The story is a oft-heard one, that a friend of mine who collected toy soldiers with me lost interest and I ended up mingling his collection with mine. His was a bit more eclectic than mine, thus I ended up...

I bought this set on a whim, as the price was certainly attractive. I have only an educated guess as to the subject, but would love to hear if someone truly knows for sure. The other question is, of course, the maker. Whilst the tag said "Britains", they don't seem to follow my (admittedly...