Del Prado · Second World War · French Resistance, 1944
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.
- Maker
- Del Prado
- Subject
- French Maquisard 1944
- Historical setting
- Second World War · French Resistance, 1944
A resistance fighter was not a uniform type
The Maquis encompassed different groups, regions and political backgrounds. Civilian dress and varied equipment were part of that setting, but they do not establish this figure’s membership in a named organization. Keep the identification at the level supported by the source: a French maquisard in 1944.
A restrained scene can carry the meaning
A street corner, low wall or meeting with another figure can suggest the setting without inventing a documented action. Leave the hands and firearm visible. The model can also stand on its own as an identification reference, with a caption separating the broader Resistance story from the limited information about this particular sculpt.
Search by the full subject
A seller may use “partisan,” “Resistance fighter” or “maquisard” for the same piece. Compare the clothing colors, stance and weapon rather than accepting a title alone. Ask for the base inscription and close views of the muzzle and hands. Do not add a specific Del Prado issue code unless it is supported by the figure, packaging or a reliable catalog record.
Figure reference
Del Prado French Maquisard 1944 — Planète Légendaire catalog record. The collecting observations above refer to the pictured model; condition varies between individual examples.