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Cardigan600

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Yo Troopers, latest addition to the collection, as you can see moved away from the Cavalry, got very interested in the Anglo Irish War, and the Irish Civil War. I was very surprised to find this set with the 13 pdr. These were supplied to the Irish Free State Army by the British to blast the Irregulars out of Dublin Castle who were against the Anglo Irish Treaty, hence the Irish Civil war, reason they saw it as a betrayal against what they had fought so hard for which was to make Ireland a Republic and totally independent from the British Rule. But at that time it was the best deal that Michael Collins & Arthur Griffith could get from the British. Also worth a mention a lot of Irish wanted to accept this agreement being fed up with the War, also a major conflict of interest, some 200,000 Irish were serving in the British army at that time. If any of you guys know of any other firm that made any Irish Free State Army figures besides Britains set # 1603 can you let me know.
Bernard.
 

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Well, mein lieber Husar, how about a maker in your own backyard, the Irish Toy Soldier Museum? Doesn't Sam have any, in his catalog?

Prost!
Brad
 
aujj65 said:
Bernard, Brad's quite right have a look at http://www.irishtoysoldier.co.uk/

Regards

Jeff
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Tut, Tut, Tut. Northern Ireland is not in my backyard Brad, without getting into politics. I live in the Repulic Of Ireland. Nothern Ireland is part of the UK and class themselves as English. Anyway had a look at the site, and as expected no Irish Free State or Repulican Army Toy Soldiers there, not surprised its in Belfast. One thing I did note was a listing under IRISH REBELS but the page has been withdrawn, would have been interesting to see who they classed as rebels. Enough said on this subject.:eek:
Bernard.
 
Tommy Atkins . I've watched several on eBay within this last year,a Michael Collins figure,a 1916 Easter Rising set,various Black and Tans,Bicycle riders etc..As you'll likely know,the Turner Family acquired Fusilier,which website is presently the most often updated source for T.A. listings that I know of.I have yet to see this range catalogued,or would provide a link.Happy hunting,ob
 
Cardigan600 said:
Tut, Tut, Tut. Northern Ireland is not in my backyard Brad, without getting into politics. I live in the Repulic Of Ireland. Nothern Ireland is part of the UK and class themselves as English. Anyway had a look at the site, and as expected no Irish Free State or Repulican Army Toy Soldiers there, not surprised its in Belfast. One thing I did note was a listing under IRISH REBELS but the page has been withdrawn, would have been interesting to see who they classed as rebels. Enough said on this subject.:eek:
Bernard.
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Sorry, no offense intended, just that from our perspective, one side of the Emerald Isle is cheek-by-jowl with the other, if you know what I mean. But I understand what you mean, regarding geography. If you're not from around here, you might think that Pittsburgh is a stone's throw from Philly, too, but it's three hours or at 80 mph or better on the Turnpike.

We'll have to keep looking for you for those figures.

Prost!
Brad
 
Bernard,
I know they are rare now, but have you looked into old Seamus (Anglican Shamus) Wade 's stuff. I recall some Republican Dannys from him a while back. I even recall some Provo guys but I think they're custom plastic variants.
Mike
 
Bernard,
How about some republicans to put in yout collection?
Mike
 

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Yo Troopers, thanks for the input some interesting items to think about. Warrior Irish was interesting and the figure of Constance Gore-Booth a Countess who joined the Easter uprising in 1916, never heard of this lady before sounds a bit like the wife lol.
Bernard.
 
Cardigan600 said:
Yo Troopers, thanks for the input some interesting items to think about. Warrior Irish was interesting and the figure of Constance Gore-Booth a Countess who joined the Easter uprising in 1916, never heard of this lady before sounds a bit like the wife lol.
Bernard.
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:)Think she is better known as Countess Markiewicz
 
redhugh said:
:)Think she is better known as Countess Markiewicz
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On the subject of things Irish..I have 2 of these RUC figures ..be great to see some more figures from this conflict ..guessing it would never have enough appeal to be made ..think K&C would make a great job of the iconic grey RUC armoured landrover or saracen...
 

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And to the right, I think, I'm looking at an early K&C matt black watch.

Thanks for the photos.
 
Be great if K&C did a northern ireland range ..:D:D Could have a young Andy Nielson figure patrolling south armagh:D:D
Doubt it will ever happen probably due to limited appeal...but you could make some really nice pieces out of that conflict:cool::cool::cool::cool:
 
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