Civilian people and experiences represented in historical miniature sets.
VN054 portrays a Vietnamese woman carrying a small child against her side. Her conical hat, patterned blouse and dark trousers give the figure a civilian appearance quite distinct from the range’s uniformed troops. The child clings to her, with both faces visible.
Don McCullin sits low with a camera ready in VN048. His green clothing, helmet and compact equipment place him among the troops, but the camera identifies his different purpose. King & Country based the pose on a photograph taken by fellow photojournalist Nik Wheeler during the fighting at Hue.
A Scottish soldier embraces his sweetheart in FW073. His khaki uniform, pack and slung rifle announce his departure, while her patterned skirt and civilian blouse make the contrast immediate. The two figures form one close farewell scene rather than a military action group.
The small barrel and colourful clothing make this cantinière one of the most distinctive foot figures in the Del Prado range. She adds the provision of everyday supplies to a shelf of soldiers and officers.
The photograph shows a flag above the Reichstag. The city beneath it is the harder subject. By the time Yevgeny Khaldei arranged his famous image on 2 May 1945, Berlin had endured bombing, encirclement and fighting through its streets. The photograph gives the ending a single gesture. The battle had given the people inside it thousands of smaller, less conclusive moments.
Civilian clothing and a carried firearm give this Del Prado maquisard a different visual language from the uniformed armies. The figure brings the French Resistance into the collection through an individual rather than a vehicle or formal unit group.
Explore King & Country DD391 Liberation! Vive la France, its historical setting, distinctive details and place in the D-Day collection.
Explore King & Country DD390 The Tanker and the Kid, its historical setting, distinctive details and place in the D-Day collection.
Explore King & Country DD389 Happy Liberation, its historical setting, distinctive details and place in the D-Day collection.
Explore King & Country DD380 Liberation! A Saluting French Scout, its historical setting, distinctive details and place in the D-Day collection.
