Del Prado · Figure study
The square-topped cap, tall boots and upright rifle identify a Polish cavalry subject on foot. It is a useful starting point for correcting the persistent cartoon of lancers blindly charging tanks.
The Krojanty story needs care
The Polish armed forces’ remembrance of Krojanty connects the 18th regiment with the action of 1 September 1939. A historical discussion in the US Army’s Armor journal examines the origin of the cavalry-against-tanks story. The figure should lead into that evidence, not illustrate the myth as fact.
A cavalry label does not dictate every action
A mounted arm could use horses for movement while men fought on foot when circumstances required it. The figure can therefore sit at a roadside halt or in a small infantry-style position without contradicting the lancer identity. Avoid adding a random horse and assuming it belongs to the original release. The reference is a single standing subject, and the absence of a mount is part of its composition.
Keep the subject precise
Record Poland, 18th Lancers and 1939 rather than the generic “Allied soldier” sometimes used for loose figures. Check the cap corners, rifle, bayonet and collar painting against the reference. A clear historical caption about mobility and dismounted fighting adds more value than an oversized tank backdrop. This is a strong addition because its ordinary equipment helps dismantle an extraordinary but misleading story about the 1939 campaign.