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German WW2
ACCPACK 118
10.5 cm leFH 18/40 (light field howitzer)


Artillery is often termed ‘the king of the battlefield’. Germany widely used such calibres as 7.5cm,10.5cm and 15cm during WW2, and these weapon systems were sometimes mounted on vehicles or towed. Thomas Gunn have released in the last 12 months, three Self Propelled artillery pieces, this month we are releasing a light field howitzer to supplement our German SS infantry in the field.
With 5 new Crew members for the 10.5 cm leFH 18/40, we are now releasing the whole package when coupled with the 2 figures released last month.

As you can see from the photo above the majority of these crew can also be also used with our German SPG's.

Depending on popularity we are looking at adding further crew for collectors who want to have multiple guns, with potential to mix and match crew member and create a whole 4 gun battery. As well as a WW2 German Artillery and Self Propelled ACCPAK, with ammo and accessories for the crews. This is currently being put together and any input from our collectors as to what you would like to see in an ACCPAK for German WW2 artillery would be most welcome.

The 10.5 cm leFH 18/40 (light field howitzer) was a German light howitzer used in WW2. Supplementing the 10.5 cm leFH 18 and the 10.5 cm leFH 18M as the standard divisional field howitzer used during the Second World War. It was designed in an effort to lighten the weight of the 105 mm artillery piece and to make it easier to manufacturer. Generally it did not equip independent artillery battalions and was not widely introduced until after the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943.
A typical WW2 light artillery regiment in the German Army contained consisted of 3 battalions. Each with 36 x 10.5 cm leFH 18/40 guns, organized into three batteries, with each battery having 12 x guns, which divided into 3 x four gun separate batteries.
Ammunition - The 10,5 cm leFH 18 fired four types of shell. Manufactured in the largest quantities were high explosive shells. Smoke shells were used to cover attacks and withdrawals, and to mark targets for aerial attack. Armour-piercing shells were filled with high explosive, and had a fuse in the base so that they would not function until after penetration of the target. Armour-piercing shells were also fitted with a tracer element, so that the gunner could see where they went and could correct his aim if required. During the war years, hollow-charge armour-piercing shells would be introduced. Hollow-charges focused the power of the explosion, and could penetrate up to 7.5cm of armour plate. Gas shells were manufactured in large quantities, but were never used. The propellant was loaded separately from the shell – it was contained in a stubby brass or steel cartridge case. This was to make it easy to vary the size of the propelling charge and thus the distance fired.

The Romanian Army acquired a number of leFH 18/40 in 1943, to make up for the losses in artillery suffered during the Battle of Stalingrad. With exports to Finland, Spain, Portugal and South America. After WW2 the field gun saw action during the Nigerian-Biafran war when Czechoslovakia gifted Biafra some pieces

SS176. Gunner preparing to fire $55
SS177A. Loader #1 with shell $55
SS177B. Loader #2 with propellant $55
SS178. Gun Commander with eye patch $55
SS179. Battery Radio Operator $65

The barrel elevates and depresses and can be traversed left or right on this 1/30 scale metal version in a snazzy 3 tone camouflage pattern.
Price for the cannon plus shell accessories is $135/£125 inc VAT.
We hope you enjoyed this preview, these figures and the artillery piece are available in the next 10 days or so.

Best wishes The Team @ Gunn

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LeFH 18/40 with crew preparing to fire
 

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The Royal Company of Archers

The King's Bodyguard for Scotland, is a ceremonial unit that serves as the Sovereign's bodyguard in Scotland—a role it has performed since 1822 during the reign of King George IV when the company provided a personal bodyguard to the King on his visit to Scotland. It is currently known as the King's Bodyguard for Scotland or, more often and colloquially, The Royal Company. It is located in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. The Royal Company of Archers has a long history in Scotland as a body that celebrated both the recreation and talent of local archers.
As a body established by the Monarch, the company has a long history of unique prizes, influential supporters, and ceremonial roles. It has an associated charity, the Royal Company of Archers Charitable Trust, dedicated to helping disadvantaged individuals with their health and wellbeing in Scotland.

The main duties of the company are now ceremonial, and since the 1822 appointment as the Sovereign's 'Body Guard in Scotland' for George IV's visit to Edinburgh, include attending the Sovereign at various functions during the annual Royal Visit to Scotland when he or she approaches within five miles of Edinburgh, including the Order of the Thistle, investitures at the High Kirk of Edinburgh, the Royal Garden Party and the Ceremony of the Keys at the Palace of Holyrood, and the presentation of new colours to Scottish regiments. Most recently the Royal Company of Archers were in the public spotlight when the late Queen Elizabeth II died whilst in Scotland and they provided a guard on vigil as the Queen lay in state.

The headdress is a stiffened bonnet of green with a crimson toorie and black mohair headband. The bonnet badge is of crossed arrows, with the inscription ‘Royal Compy of Archers’, on a green and white cockade and worn with a single eagle’s feather. The cockade has been worn since 1713.

The uniform comprises as follows:

The tunic is green laced with black mohair with crimson lights. Twisted crimson cord epaulettes adorn the tunic shoulders. The trousers are green and tightly-cut. A double black line of mohair with a crimson light runs down the outside of the leg.

The leather-backed bow-case is of green and bound with black mohair trimmed with crimson. On the centre of the bow-case, which is aligned with the centre of the chest, is a badge of crossed arrows with the Company’s motto of 1676, ‘In Peace and War.’ The bow-case is worn across the left shoulder descending to below the right hip and is secured there by a brass Star of The Thistle (the old bonnet badge prior to 1863). The bow-case is held in place by a black patent-leather belt with an ornate brass buckle on which is displayed the Royal Crest of Scotland. From this belt hang, on the left-hand side and to the front, a red and black woollen tassel which was originally used for cleaning arrows. The short brass Roman-style sword in its black frog and scabbard is suspended from the left hip.

When ordered, a ‘pair’ arrows (which, in fact, are three arrows) is worn tucked under the belt under the right arm with the points foremost and downwards. Black George boots are worn.

The dress for Officers is almost identical but for the addition of gold piping to the crimson light. A twisted gold cord epaulette replaces the twisted crimson cord epaulettes worn by Archers. Officers carry a long sword with a cross hilt and two eagles’ feathers are worn in the bonnet and wear collar-badges to denote their rank. The Captain-General wears three eagles’ feathers. The Adjutant wears gold spurs.
All Ranks wear white gloves. Sashes, orders, decorations, medals and medal ribbons are worn in the manner prescribed in Army Dress Regulations in accordance with The Queen’s Regulations for The Army (2010). Shooting medals of The Royal Company of Archers with clasps are also worn by those so qualified when not on Body Guard duties.

Our second batch of 1/30 scale Archers come with black hair for those of you who want your multiples to have a different look to them.
MLB016B Archer is stood to attention.

A second Archer (MLB017B) stood at ease, who could be in the second rank or just relaxing before the formalities commence also comes with black hair.

Both figures are priced at $50/£45 each.

These figures will fit in with the King and Country ceremonial figures.
 

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RESTOCKS
Professor Jones is back in stock along with our Ark of the Covenant, a limited number available, if you missed out the first time this is your last chance to obtain these iconic sets.
Also at the same time we have a limited number of our Gestapo Agent MLB013B in black coat available, whilst stocks last.
 

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French Foreign Legion Update
We are now well into the relaunch of our French Foreign Legion range and we would like to thank all those collectors for supporting this range of figures and the artillery piece which has just about sold out here. The range has sold really well, and we have no Standing Firing or Bugler figures left at Thomas HQ. There will be a ‘B’ Version of the standing firing Legionnaire released in 2025.
We have fewer than 10 figures left in the entire range, with some down to the last 3 or 4. We will be releasing in 2025, adversaries for the Legionnaires, which will feature foot and mounted enemies.
There will be further releases in the last quarter of 2025 and some exciting new figures and more accessories in 2026 including buildings.

That's all for this month ladies and gents, thank you for reading our news. All items should be available in the next 2 weeks or so. All our items are now on our website www.jumpthegunn.co.uk and are available for preorder. Gunn Club members who buy direct from us, just insert 'discount' into the coupon box at checkout and get 10% off your order.
Best wishes The Gunn Team
 
Some very tempting offerings from TG.
Always good to see what new releases they have, often off the usual circuit and always interesting, even if not tickling ones own fancy !
 
Nice to see a gun with a reasonable sized detachment.

Not exactly the 'hot and sweaty' gunners we usually see but posed 'standing to' awaiting the next fire mission to come in over the radio.

Nice work,

John
 

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