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Toy Soldier Collector Tradition of London - British Hussars Paul Stocker looks at the latest castings to arrive on the market

Tradition of London - British Hussars

Paul Stocker looks at the latest castings to arrive on the market
February 2012

Tradition have had Scots Greys and Dragoons in their toy range of British troops for the period 1803 - 1815 for some time. They have now added light cavalry in the form of five mounted figures of the 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars – an officer, trumpeter, sergeant and two troopers (the same figure but on different horses).
The 7th Hussars – once nicknamed ‘The Saucy Seventh’ – were converted from Light Dragoons to Hussars in 1806 and were one of the most fashionable regiments of the time. They took part in Sir John Moore’s retreat from Corunna in 1808 and gained some prestige in actions against the French at Sahagun and Benavente.
On the eve of Waterloo the 7th charged advancing Polish Lancers at Genappe. In the battle itself, the 7th were on the extreme right of the allied line, north of the Chateau of Hougoumont. They were not used until early evening when they charged over a dozen times. In twenty-four hours the regiment lost two officers killed and eleven wounded, sixty two other ranks killed and one hundred and nine wounded.
The Hussar castings are excellent with all the characteristic details of the handsome Hussar uniforms reproduced very well indeed. Assembly of the seven or eight part kits is typically straightforward and the parts fit together very well.
The most work that may be needed is a slight enlargement of the holes to take corresponding locating plugs, for example on the separately cast right arms. The left hand of the trumpeter is also cast separately and, since it’s obviously quite small, this could easily go missing if the kit isn’t unpacked with a bit of care.
As well as the castings there are two gloss painted sets available – one consists of an officer, trumpeter and a sergeant and the other contains three troopers.
The castings measure 55mm approx and cost £16.95.
The painted sets of three figures cost £94.75.
Postage costs: United Kingdom 15%, minimum £3.95; 10%; EC Countries 20%, minimum £6.00; Overseas 25%, minimum £7.50.

Contact:

Tradition of London
5a Shepherd Street
Mayfair
London
W1J 7HW

Tel: 020 7493 7452
www.traditionoflondon.com

Pictures: British 7th Hussars officer and trumpeter (painted)

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