"General Joffre" The ample figure of "Papa" Joffre inspired
confidence in the public, his men and his fellow officers. Cool, calm and
collected, Joffre was a "steady hand at the tiller" of
the French Army in those early days. He is best known for regrouping the
retreating Allied Armies and defeating the Germans at the First Battle
of the Marne in 1914.
$32.00
FW61
Available Mid March!
"General Foch" Foch, was recognized by many, as the "most original
mind in the French Army". Initially serving as a subordinate to
Joffre he later became Supreme Commander of all Allied Armies in 1918.
$35.00
FW62
Available Mid March!
"Mounted French Officer" Proud and confident this mounted figure leads his troops
forward.
$79.00
FW63
Available Mid March!
"Marching Officer" A bearded Lieutenant, sword in hand advances.
$32.00
FW64
Available Mid March!
"Marching Poilus" Three differently posed "Poilus" journey
to the front.
$95.00
FW65
Available Mid March!
"Marching Soldier" A single "add-on" that can be collected in
multiples to make a grand parade.
$32.00
FW66
Available Mid March!
"The Scout" A handsome little piece based on a Detaille illustration of a
classic French Poilu.
$32.00
FW67
Available Mid March!
"Poilu attending to a General's
Horse" This pensive soldier holds the reins on his General's mount.
$79.00
FW68
Available Mid March!
"Drum Major" Music plays an important part in virtually every army...
including the French. This Drum Major instructs his musicians...
$32.00
FW69
Available Mid March!
"Drummer"
$35.00
FW70
Available Mid March!
"Bugler"
$32.00
FW71
Available Mid March!
"Auf Wiedersen" This is the first of a unique series of poignant little
vignettes depicting troops of three countries departing for the War. This German "Soldat" tries to
comfort his weeping fiance as his Regiment departs.
$65.00
FW72
Available Mid March!
"Au Revoir" A different country... a different parting... As his wife
holds his rifle this Poilu fondly cradles his small baby. Will
he ever see them again?
$69.00
FW73
Available Mid March!
"Goodbye-ee" A Scottish soldier embraces his
sweetheart as he goes off to war.