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KACFOB111 - The Panhard 178 Armoured Car

This was an advanced, for its time, French reconnaissance 4 x 4 armoured car that was designed for France's motorized cavalry regiments just before the outbreak of WW2. With a crew of 4, it mounted a 25mm main gun and 7.5mm coaxial machine gun. After the...

KACFOB113 - Walking Ready Polius

During the battle for France in May and June 1940 the greatest burden and casualties fell on the French infantry. Here this "Poilu" warily advances (or perhaps retreats) rifle at the ready. His uniform and equipment has barely changed since 1918!

KACFOB114 - Marching Polius

As one "Poilu" mops his brow the other doggedly marches on in this little 2-man set of French infantrymen.

KACFOB115 - Marching Machine Gunner

Carrying his FM24/29 Light Machine Gun another Poilu looks out for the enemy. This robust and reliable weapon was partly derived from the M1918 Browning Automatic Rifle (BAR) and served the French Army for more than 50 years! It was the standard...

KACFOB117 - Hotchkiss Machine Gun Crew Set

Originally developed for use in the First World War, this tripod-mounted gun was a sturdy and reliable source of firepower during the early stages of WW2. As one of our gunners observes the enemy through his binos the other prepares to open fire.

KACFOB119 - Walking Wounded

A British "Tommy" helps his wounded mate along the road towards the beaches of Dunkirk...and hopefully home to dear old "Blighty".

KACFOB123 - Rear guard Trio

While some blokes get the opportunity to retreat others have to stay back and hold up the advancing Germans. These three "Tommies" prepare for battle.

KACFOB124 - Truck Passengers

Two other "Toms" take the weight off their feet and have a moment's rest. They're been on the road for days now and deserve a break! Both figures and the separate boxes they sit on fit perfectly into K&C's own Morris CS8 truck (FOB091) or, as you see...

KACFOB125 - Knackered!

The urban definition of that particularly English word "Knackered" means "completely worn-out" or "physically exhausted". It is in most common usage in Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Ireland and New Founland. Our British "Tommy" here is sitting down by...

KACFOB161 - The First Casualty

Although caught by surprise the Germans are certainly not unarmed... Enemy bullets cut down one trooper and his horse.

KACFOB162 - The Charging Lancer

Stretching his lance before him this trooper aims to 'spear' at least one of the invaders!

KACFW101 - Shouting Mechanic

KACFW108 - Hermann Goering

Hermann Goering commanded the famous "Flying Circus" fighter squadron and became a highly decorated flying ace credited with shooting down 22 Allied aircraft. 

KACFW112 - Fokker DVII Leut. Josef Jacobs Jasta 7

KACFW112 - Fokker DVII Leut. Josef Jacobs Jasta 7

KACFW158 - A Soldier's Prayer

A British Army Padre reads a simple prayer over the dead body of a fallen "Tommy". The design of the dead soldier was inspired by a similar figure which can be seen on the powerful Royal Artillery Memorial near London's Hyde Park. During the Great War,...

KACFW158A - A Soldier's Prayer

A British Army Padre reads a simple prayer over the dead body of a fallen "Tommy". The design of the dead soldier was inspired by a similar figure which can be seen on the powerful Royal Artillery Memorial near London's Hyde Park. During the Great War,...

KACFW161 - Standing Stretcher Bearer

This "Jock" stands holding his folded stretcher...perfect for any "behind the lines" display.

KACFW163 - Hold On Son, We're Almost There!

A British Army medical orderly is assisted by a soldier to carry a badly wounded "Tom" back to the nearest Aid Station situated in or close behind the actual front line position.

KACFW164 - Have a Drink

Even on the battlefield there is compassion...a badly-wounded "Fritz", supported by a comrade, is offered a drink from the water bottle of his British captor.

KACFW165 - Walking Wounded

One "Tommy" helps another back to the Casualty Clearing Station.

KACFW171 - Crouching Wounded

A kneeling British corporal, his arm wound already "dressed" waits for transport out of the line.

KACFW172 - A Nice Cup of Tea, Mate!

Another British casualty lies on his stretcher for transport back to a base hospital...In the meantime a Medical Orderly offers him a drink of tea.

KACFW180NSW - Australian at Attention (New South Wales )

Like the previous two but with the black and green patch of the 1st.Infantry Btn. from New South Wales...mostly Sydney.

KACFW180V - Australian at Attention (Victoria)

This smart-looking Aussie at attention (and in the "shoulder arms" position) has the red and white patch of the 8th. Infantry Btn. from the State of Victoria.

KACFW184NSW - "Hitching a Ride" (New South Wales)

The 1st.Infantry Btn.medic from New South Wales.

KACFW200 - Rescue Under Fire

Even though the battle still rages above their heads one "Tommy" has crawled into "No Man's Land" to try and pull a wounded mate to safety...

KACFW226 - Capt. Edmund Blackadder & Pvt. Baldrick

Blackadder is (was) a professional soldier who, until the outbreak of hostilities in 1914, enjoyed a relatively danger-free military career occasionally having to fight, "Two foot tall natives armed with a motley collection of sharpened sticks!" Pvt...

KACFW239 - Senior Subaltern w/The Tsar’s Personal Standard

Special regiments were awarded with the Tsar's own personal flag as shown here.This was to always be carried on parade by the senior subaltern (junior officer) of the Regiment.

KACFW248 - Prussian Line Infantry Present Arms

With so many 'top brass' around this rifleman smartly offers a formal salute in the form of 'present arms' to his superiors.

KACGA001 - The Charging Major

Webley Service Revolver in hand and leading from the front!

KACGA005 - Hold On Mate

Inevitably, in any battle, there are always casualties...An Aussie soldier "shoulders" a badly-wounded mate to safety.

KACGA006 - SIMMO & His Donkey

Private John "SIMMO" Simpson was an English-born stretcher bearer who served with the 1st. Australian Division during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915. After landing at ANZAC COVE on 25 April 1915, Simpson began to evacuate wounded from the front line down...

KACGA019 - Turkish Casualties

Three unfortunate "Johnny Turks" who will not fight again.

KACGA020 - Advancing Rifleman

Wearing an off-white shirt this ANZAC aims towards the enemy.

KACGA021 - Covering Fire

A kneeling firing rifleman together with a bomb-throwing mate both wearing the off-white army shirt.

KACGA024 - The Deadly Shovel

A fighting 2-man set showing an ANZAC soldier utilizing his entrenching tool for another purpose...

KACHS001 - Count Dracula

About to do what Dracula does best and make an impression on a helpless but very attractive female victim. On the other hand he might just be leaving for a night at the opera. If so however, he really should wipe the fresh blood off his wickedly long...

KACHS005 - The Monster

This King & Country creature is a composite blend of the 1931 monster played by Boris Karloff and the much-later 'edition' which featured actor Peter Boyle as the 1974 'Young Frankenstein Monster'.Both are almost 7' tall, with very large, heavy...

KACIDF030 - Dismounted Israeli Tank Crewman

This walking Israeli 'tanker' is again dressed in the standard, olive drab 'overalls' but wearing his 'bone-dome'. In addition, for personal protection, he carries the excellent 9mm 'UZI' submachine gun.

KACIDF034 - Israeli Rifleman

This Israeli soldier is carrying the Belgian-designed FN Self Loading Rifle which continued to be in front-line use during the 1973 war and was not fully replaced until the mid 1980's.His more casual appearance suggests he might also be a 'reservist'...