9th U.S. Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers (1 Viewer)

[wadepat]

Gentle Friends,

As I have been slowly unpacking my collection and displaying it in my new home, I have chosen to show you something from my collection that it is a little different. It is a set which is special to me for a variety of reasons, which I will explain as I display the figures for you. The set I have chosen is a limited edition issue from Sabretach Toy Soldiers, Ltd. The set is the:

9th U.S. Cavalry, Buffalo Soldiers.

The 9th Cavalry was composed of African American soldiers who operated in the Great Plains states. They were called the "Buffalo Soldiers" because the Plains Indians thought the hair of these special men closely resembled buffalo fur. The fact that these men faithfully and skillfully patroled the Great Plains of Kansas is the first reason the set is special to me. The second reason it is special to me is that it is a limited editon set. Not many were made.

The set, which can be seen below, is painted in a glossy finish.

Picture #1 displays the entire set.

Picture #2 displays three figures from the set. As you can see, an Indian Scout is included in the set.

Picture #3 displays the reverse side of the three figures illustrated in picture #2.

Picture #4 displays two more figures from this set.

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[wadepat]

Gentle Friends,

Some toy soldier sets have a figure that just seems to stand out as the star of the set. In my opinion, the older soldier, sitting on a rock before the campfire while he drinks his coffee, is the star of this set. He adds a warmth and charm to the set that simply would not exist without him and without the coffee boiling on the campfire.

I might also draw your attention to the coffee pot that is resting of the fire. If you look closely, you will see coffee stains at the top of the pot. If your eyesight is really good, you may make out the letter "U" on the pot. If I rotated the pot slightly, you would see the letters "U.S." clearly painted on the utensil.

I mentioned that the set was a limited edition. Sabretach Toy Soldiers, Ltd. released a total of 200 of these sets. 100 were painted in a matte finish and 100 were painted in a glossy finish. As you can see, my set is a glossy one.

Sadly, Sabretach Toy Soldiers is no more. They closed their doors several years ago. All their limited edition sets of the Buffalo Soldiers were sold before the organization discontinued their business. Never once have I seen this particular set or the matte equivalent, appear on eBay. I can only assume the the fortunate collectors who own them do not wish to part with them. I know that is the case with me.

Oh! One other thing! Remember I mentioned that there were several reasons the set was special to me? If you look on the underside of the bases you can read the following:

9th U.S. Cav.
Buffalo Soldiers Set 1/100
C.L.C. II
97

The C.L.C. II is the signature of the artist who painted these great sets. His name is: Compton L. Creel II, one of the newest members of of the Treefrog Forum. Compton is my friend and the friendship he offers me is the third and most important reason the set is special to me.

I have enjoyed presenting to you this special set from my collection. I hope you have enjoyed viewing it!

Happy New Year to all!

Warmest personal regards,

Pat

 

[Mascleo]

Pat,

You have a most interesting collection. Always happy to see your soldiers.

Ken

 

[Louis Badolato]

Pat,

That is a set I would be honored to display in my museum (and if I ever come across one on ebay or at a show, it will be so displayed). And welcome to Mr. Creel.

 

[Robert E. Lee]

great collection, love the glossies

 

[kilted vampire]

Very nice sets Pat. I would not mind having some myself. Time to look at Lil Army molds again!

 

[Currahee Chris]

Very cool Pat!!! I appreciate that you took the time to explain why these figures are so important to you- something I think we all need to get back to doing in this hobby.

Take care,
CC