This Del Prado Men at War 1914-1945 figurine #71 portrays the Italian Sergente 1st Batt. Arditi in 1917. The 1:32 scale figure is made of painted lead and was manufactured in Spain. The set also includes a book with information about the military personnel of that era.

The figure is part of the Del Prado line of toy soldiers and is highly collectible. It would make a great addition to any collection or a unique gift for a history buff. The publication date of the set is 1996 and 2000, making it a vintage item. Buy now and add this rare piece to your collection!

Aridities was the name adopted by Royal Italian Army elite special force of World War 1. They mirrored the German stormtroopers tactics of speed and shock. The name Arditi means bold darling and as the name suggests their role required courage and specific combat skills. They role was to breach enemy defences in order to pave the way for a broad infantry assault. The Arditi sparked fear as they would attack a trench armed only with a dagger and hand grenades, with tactics proving successful in the confined space of a trench. A 10th Arditi regiment was formed in 1942 during the Second World War. Arditi units took part in the defeat of France as well as serving in the Alpine Divisions and in the African campaign.

Soldier is in new unused unopened condition and magazine is in.used but excellent condition