Trophy Special Commissions (4 Viewers)

[jason foote]

I have several WWI special commissions, most of which I obtained from Martyn (GICOP) but other I purchased from another big Trophy WWI Collector. I will post a few photos.
Madras Pioneers (from Martyn):
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Special Presentation Versions of WWI Russian Standard Bearers:
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Special Commission WWI Indian Army Infantry and Mounted Corps of Guides mounted escorts (thanks to Martyn):
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The Russian flagbearers are outstanding

 

[paxtoysoldier]

Not Guards Toy Soldier Museum but a "Special"

Lord Kitchener

Cheers

Martyn

Awesome Kitchener. Ours is the one with the map open (very nice) but you truly have a Great Trophy collection.

 

[damian]

Another rare and unusual special was made in 1981 to commemorate the marriage of Princess Diana and Prince Charles. Only a few sets were produced, and most of them ended up in the U.S., as they were sold by my late friend Mel Aria, who was actually one of the first Trophy distributors in the United States.

Who would have thought it would all end to tragically.

 

[jason foote]

Trophy made a Special Commission Spring Version of the German WWI Supply Oxcart (GW10) which I obtained from the same collector who sold me the special Russian Standard Bearers:

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Here is a photo of the original, winter version:
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This is a sensational piece

 

[GICOP]

Another Guards Toy Soldier Museum Special

CIV (City Of London Volunteers) Screw gun set

Cheers

Martyn

 

[HAWKEYE]

Another Guards Toy Soldier Museum Special

CIV (City Of London Volunteers) Screw gun set

Cheers

Martyn

Great piece , I have never seen it before

 

[HAWKEYE]

Some rare chassuers a chevel with yellow trim.
I am not sure of the regiment as there was none on the box. Maybe somebody can help me out

 

[Louis Badolato]

Another Guards Toy Soldier Museum Special

CIV (City Of London Volunteers) Screw gun set

Cheers

Martyn

Martyn,

Very cool! I’ve seen this set on eBay. What era would that screw gun set represent?

 

[boerboy]

Some rare chassuers a chevel with yellow trim.
I am not sure of the regiment as there was none on the box. Maybe somebody can help me out

I have never seen this special set before, but my educated guess aligns closely with the historical details. While the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard are typically represented with green and red, variations such as yellow facings and plumes are indeed documented in parade dress, especially for ceremonial roles during the height of the Empire (e.g., the Coronation of Napoleon, grand reviews, and Tuileries parades).


The combination of:

• Green tunics
• Yellow cuffs and collars
• Yellow plumes on black fur shakos
• Sabres drawn in a charging stance

…strongly supports the identification.


My only explanation? This regiment must have been moved straight from the parade ground onto the battlefield. After all, Napoleon was a brilliant — and occasionally theatrical — tactician. Wouldn't be the first time he turned a fashion statement into a flanking maneuver!

 

[GICOP]

Hi Martyn

Looking forward to seeing photos of those sets! Additionally do you have any photos of the guards toy soldier centre displays? If so, please share. I regret never taking photos when I visited (I guess I always thought it would be around!). Fortunately I took my son to visit a few months before it closed and recall with great sadness when Mrs Kenwood informed us during that visit that they were soon closing the centre to make way for a coffee shop.

Best wishes

Martyn,

Very cool! I’ve seen this set on eBay. What era would that screw gun set represent?

Hi Louis

Anglo Boer War

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Big Box Set of Boers + add on set with 8 figures prone firing. I also have the small rocky outcrops that go with these figures

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Anglo Zulu War HZ25 "Load fast or die" variations. One set has a Zulu armed with axe the other has a Zulu armed with a knobkerri

Cheers

Martyn

 

[boerboy]

Big Box Set of Boers + add on set with 8 figures prone firing. I also have the small rocky outcrops that go with these figures

Cheers

Martyn

Excellent set, Martyn. I have never seen it before . Is is a special or it has a number?

 

[HAWKEYE]

I have never seen this special set before, but my educated guess aligns closely with the historical details. While the Chasseurs à Cheval of the Imperial Guard are typically represented with green and red, variations such as yellow facings and plumes are indeed documented in parade dress, especially for ceremonial roles during the height of the Empire (e.g., the Coronation of Napoleon, grand reviews, and Tuileries parades).


The combination of:

• Green tunics
• Yellow cuffs and collars
• Yellow plumes on black fur shakos
• Sabres drawn in a charging stance

…strongly supports the identification.


My only explanation? This regiment must have been moved straight from the parade ground onto the battlefield. After all, Napoleon was a brilliant — and occasionally theatrical — tactician. Wouldn't be the first time he turned a fashion statement into a flanking maneuver!

sounds like you could be right, good job

 

[GICOP]

It's a special Al, no set number

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

The Boers out of the box and with the rocky outcrops that were supplied with the "Big Box"

Cheers

Martyn

 

[GICOP]

Anglo Boer War

Field Kitchen on the March

Cheers

Martyn