ME001 -- 8th.Btn Lancashire Fusiliers - Officer with Pistol & Whistle

Leading his men forward this young British officer is armed with his .455 Webley service revolver…and a whistle!

8th.Btn Lancashire Fusiliers fought in Egypt, Gallipoli and Palestine during the war. They are all wearing the tropical solar “topi” sun helment with the regimental flash on the left side. The men are wearing a mix of heavy wool tunics (more suitable for the Western Front) and KD (khaki drill) shorts with long sox and puttees. The officer wears a complete set of KD (tunic and trousers) in contrast to his men.

Scale 1:30 / 60mm