Description: USED 1809 (Napoleonic Era) RARE French Tirailleur Grenadier (Young Guard) PAINTED Metal Figure (90mm), by Hinchliffe Models Ltd. (#90/DJ2) Packaging Condition: GOOD - Comes in original packaging with NO literature (Unsealed, will be secure)Made in 1976 (UK)Sculpted by Dave JarvisThis white metal figure (w/accessories) is partly unassembled and mostly painted (see pics)1:18 scale (90mm/9cm)Approximately 3.75" tallEra: Napoleonic Era (1809)This figure depicts a French Tirailleur Grenadier (Young Guard) of the Imperial Guard in 1809In the wars of the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic periods, the designation "tirailleur" was a French military term used at first to refer generically to light infantry (riflemen) skirmishers. The first regiments of Tirailleurs were part of the Imperial Guard of Napoleon I. By the fall of the Empire, some 16 regiments had been created. The Guard Tirailleurs were usually grouped as part of the Young Guard, along with their sister Voltigeur regiments. The Guard Tirailleur regiments were disbanded during the reorganization of the French Army in 1814 by the new royal government. On March 28, 1815, during Napoleon I's short-lived return to power (the Hundred Days), Regiments 1-8 of the Guard Tirailleurs were officially re-raised. Only the 1st and 3rd Regiments actually took the field for the Waterloo campaign. All regiments of Imperial Guard Tirailleurs (along with the rest of the Guard) were disbanded following the Emperor's second abdication. In addition to the regiments within the Imperial Guard, several foreign battalions of tirailleurs were raised, included the Italian Tirailleurs du Po and Corsican Tirailleurs Corses.The Napoleonic era is a period in the history of France and Europe. It is generally classified as including the fourth and final stage of the French Revolution, the first being the National Assembly, the second being the Legislative Assembly, and the third being the Directory. The Napoleonic era begins roughly with Napoleon Bonaparte's coup d'état, overthrowing the Directory (11/9/1799), establishing the French Consulate, and ends during the Hundred Days and his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo (6/18/1815).Frank Hinchliffe began the company Hinchliffe Models in 1967 producing larger scale artillery and equipment. These were often monstrous heavy cast metal kits that required a fair amount of assembly. At some point, figure sculptor Peter Gilder (recently of Miniature Figurines) came on board and began the range of historical figures in 25mm; apparently meant to look imposing against the then current HO/OO scale figures put out by Airfix (est. 22mm). Initially, Frank's brother Bob handled the commercial aspects of the business from his Cheshire home, whilst Frank handled design and production in Meltham. In 1969, Norman Newton Ltd became sole agents for Hinchliffe Models and Bob Hinchliffe appears to have moved on soon thereafter. The range expanded rapidly to cover artillery and wagons in 54mm, 30mm and 20mm, and these were sold via Rose Miniatures and Tradition. Frank teamed up with Peter Gilder to produce 25mm wargame figures, and the rapidly expanded Hinchliffe Models. Hinchliffe continued to pursue his interest in larger scale models by commissioning pieces from Charles Stadden, Cliff Sanderson, Dave Jarvis, Ray Lamb, Julian Bennassi, D. Roberts and Dave Sparrow to create a healthy inventory of 30/54/75/90 and 150mm figures. Other well known names that passed through Hincliffe during the 1970s include Trevor Dixon and Norman Swales.Your shipment will arrive via USPS Priority Mail (1-4 business days) or USPS Ground Advantage (2-5 business days), after the 2-3 day processing time (upon paid purchase)Shipment(s) sent out of Lemon Grove, California, USAWE CAN COMBINE-SHIP - ASK US FIRST!Will be packed very well - READ OUR FEEDBACK!No Returns ***AN INVOICE WILL BE SENT AFTER PURCHASE, WHICH MAY REFLECT A MORE ACCURATE POSTAGE RATE FOR THIS ITEM - DON'T PASS THIS UP YET! Please visit our Backroad Memories ebay store, or visit www.BackroadMemories.com, for more model collectibles added weekly! PLEASE SHARE OUR STORE WITH EVERYBODY YOU KNOW!
Price: 20 USD
Location: Lemon Grove, California
End Time: 2024-12-11T20:00:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Unit of Sale: Single Unit
Assembly Status: Unassembled Kit
Size: 90mm (9cm)
Scale: 1:18
Material: Metal
Set Includes: READ FULL DESCRIPTION
MPN: 90/DJ2
Year Manufactured: 1976
Vintage: Yes
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Brand: Hinchliffe Models Ltd.
Type: Figure
Era: Napoleonic Era (1809)
Sculptor: Dave Jarvis
Item Height: 3.75 in
Packaging: With Packaging
Model: 1809 French Tirailleur Grenadier (Young Guard)
Theme: Militaria
Features: Not Painted, Painted, With Stand, Carefully Packed
Time Period Manufactured: 1970-1979
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
