KING AND COUNTRY FW108
Overview
Introduction
History Section: Hermann Goering in WWI
Collector Notes
King & Country’s FW108 Hermann Goering miniature captures the World War I persona of the renowned German ace and later political figure. Released around August 2011, this retired 1/30 scale figure stands roughly 60 mm tall and is cast in a tin-alloy. The miniature depicts Oberleutnant Hermann Goering in full pilot regalia: double‑breasted Überrock, Feldmütze, breeches and boots, adorned with Pour le Mérite (“Blue Max”), Iron Cross 1st and 2nd Class, and a pilot badge. Its fine matt painting and precise craftsmanship exemplify King & Country’s high standards, making it a sought-after piece by collectors.
Historical Background
Hermann Goering (1893‑1946) served as a German fighter pilot during World War I before rising to prominence in the Nazi regime. On September 19, 1914, he joined the Imperial German Army, later transferring to the Luftstreitkräfte in 1915. By 1918, he commanded Jagdgeschwader I (the “Flying Circus”) after Manfred von Richthofen’s death, flying an Albatros fighter and sporting the coveted Pour le Mérite (Blue Max), awarded June 1918, along with Iron Crosses 1st and 2nd Class and a pilot badge. Goering claimed 22 confirmed aerial victories. His leadership of JG I during the final months of the war contributed to German air operations over the Western Front, albeit amid declining air superiority due to Allied numbers and material.
The armistice on November 11, 1918, ended his combat role, yet these formative years cemented his reputation as a decorated ace and symbol of Imperial German aviation prowess, prior to his rise in political and military hierarchy in the interwar period.
Collector Notes
Identification of the FW108 model relies on its product number and its WWI pilot styling. Released August 2011 and now retired ― as confirmed by a German retail listing and model catalog ― the figure is 1/30 scale, tin‑alloy, with extra‑fine matte painting (actionfiguren-shop.com). Typical secondary‑market pricing around its retirement hovered near US $39 USD, per listings in catalog excerpts (toysoldiers.com). Packaging usually includes the original King & Country box, recognizable by branded sleeve and product code. Collectors should inspect paint on medals (notably the Blue Max and Iron Crosses) for fault lines or wear, and check for alloy stress cracks near limbs, common in older figures. Mint‑in‑box specimens command strong value; opened but well‑preserved examples also retain interest.
Variants are rare, as the casting was limited; most differences stem from individual paint application slight variations. In sum, FW108 remains a concise, high‑quality representation of Goering’s WWI persona and a valuable addition to WWI aviation lines.
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