Another Round of Name that Toy Soldier Manufacturer!! (1 Viewer)
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Richards Soldiers. Made in Connecticut by Richard Herring (sp?) in the 1970s-80s. I have about 30 of his American Revolutionary War sets, most of which are still tied in their boxes. This might be an ARW set. When I get a chance, I'll check and see if I can further identify this set.
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Nice set! I just picked-up some glossy ACW sets at prices way below retail in keeping with my new collecting direction... My matte collecting days are winding down as I attempt to diversify my collection at much, much better prices! 
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As promised, I checked to see if I had this set; I do. It is the Von Riedesel Regiment, 1777. I counted my Richards Soldiers sets: I have 29 including one artillery set. I also have 15 unboxed mounted figures. I don't know how many mounted figures came to a box, so I don't know how many sets they represent. At some point in the future, I will start a new thread with photos of the sets I have in my collection to help create a historic reference on this long gone manufacturer.
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Nice set! I just picked-up some glossy ACW sets at prices way below retail in keeping with my new collecting direction... My matte collecting days are winding down as I attempt to diversify my collection at much, much better prices!
You are on the right path - glossies are not only better priced but way cooler.......................