King & Country FW192‑Q Queensland Infantry

KING & COUNTRY FW192-Q AUSTRALIAN QUEENSLAND 9TH INFANTRY KNEELING

Overview

Introduction
History of the 9th Battalion, AIF in WWI
Collector Notes

King & Country’s FW192‑Q “Kneeling Ready for Firing (Queensland)” is a finely detailed die‑cast figure representing an Australian Queensland soldier of the 9th Infantry Battalion in World War I. Part of the WWI FW range, this figure belongs to a set of state‑specific infantry poses including kneeling, standing, and advancing variants. Notable for its precise insignia—displaying the battalion’s black-over-light blue shoulder patch—the figure reflects both artistic accuracy and collector appeal. Produced in 1:30 scale, it typically retailed for US $45 and now trades on the secondary market around US $35–$45.

Historical Background

The 9th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, was raised in Queensland in September 1914 and formed part of the 3rd Brigade of the 1st Division. Departing Brisbane on 24 September 1914 aboard HMAT Omrah, the battalion trained in Egypt before deploying to Gallipoli in April 1915, where it engaged at Anzac Cove and endured heavy casualties throughout the August offensive. After evacuation, it transferred to the Western Front and took part in major battles including the assault on the Hindenburg Line, Third Ypres (Passchendaele), and the Allied Hundred Days Offensive, notably at Amiens in August 1918. Concluding its service, the battalion was disbanded in February 1919 after sustaining over 1,000 killed and more than 2,400 wounded.

The Queensland shoulder patch—black over light blue—is historically accurate, marking the unit’s identity among Australian state‑based battalions, contributing significantly to Australia’s CEF and national military heritage.

Collector Notes

King & Country’s FW192‑Q is die‑cast metal in 1:30 scale, single figure kneeling firing ready pose, part of the state‑specific Queensland WWI series. It bears the Queensland (black over light blue) shoulder patch consistent with the 9th Battalion (sagerssoldiers.com). Originally priced at US $45 at release, it now commonly sells for US $35–$45 on collector platforms (toysoldiers.com). Packaging typically indicated the FW192‑Q code with battalion and pose; mint‑in‑box examples demand premium prices. Look for crisp definition in the slouch hat, webbing, and rifle details; paint wear and bent rifles are common defects. Variants are minimal, but older boxed stock may show slight toning or sticker label changes. Its retired status elevates desirability among WWI and Australian military collectors.