Description
Black Horse Games & Collectibles
has For Sale**
(1)JR
Vintage
SAE HE
Made by Swedish African Engineers
In the Union of S. Africa
Sculpter was Holger Eriksson
1950-60s
(1) 7th Cavalry Trooper with Guidon Flag
Vintage 30mm Lead Figure
VERY RARE
Very Hard to Find such a nice set!
Hand Painted from Factory
Lot Includes:
(1) 7th Cavalry Trooper w/ Guidon
Description:
It doesn't seem that Capt. Curt Wennberg, owner of the S.A.E. factory, or the sculptor Holger Eriksson ever made any toy soldiers that do not have wonderful stories attached. Here is an Interesting pair of U.S. Army Cavalry figures that are more than they seem. Guideons are normally swallowtail flags. But there's one rectangular guideon that has the name "Garryowen," It's this rectangle painted in these colors with crossed swords in gold at its center. The song was a British officers' drinking song and was ordered played by the band at least once by Wellington. It is the official marching song of the United States Cavalry. Garryowen has a tradition for Americans that goes back at least to the mid-1850s. It was the favorite march of Col. George Armstrong Custer and was supposedly played last-before the Colonel's fatal misjudgment.
Hight = 1.75" (30mm) For the Figure
Perfect for any Miniatures Collection!
Condition:
Horse & Trooper are in Excellent Condition, Paint is Beautiful!
Guidon/Flag is the only thing with wear/paint chipping.
Please See Pictures
