This Del Prado Men at War toy soldier features a Naik Corporal Gurkhas from the UK during 1941/42. The figure is factory sealed and perfect for collectors or enthusiasts of military history. The brand is Del Prado and the set belongs to the Toy Soldiers category, specifically under the Del Prado brand. It is a non-domestic product with a British nationality and has not been modified. The era of the toy is between 1914-1945 and it comes in one piece.

The Gurkha Army was involved in a battle against the Japanese in Malaysia. The Japanese won the battle and the Gurkha Army was relocated to Singapore. In World War 2 there were 40 Gurkha Battalions in British service. Side by side Gurkha and Commonwealth troops fought in Syria Italy, Greece, Singapore, Burma. Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army. During the last 200 years, Gurkhas are known to be fearless fighters, identified by their knife called the Kukri, a machete like blade used by Gurkhas since the 13th Century. Gurkha soldiers are renown for their loyalty and bravery.

In new condition and the magazine is in used condition as I bought it to go with the Gurkhas soldier. It is full of interesting information. There are a number of dents in the plastic bubble cover but the soldier inside is unaffected.