Lot 626: A Vintage Elite Command Collector's Series Die-cast Toy Soldiers Set
A vintage Elite Command Collector’s Series die-cast toy soldiers set, specifically the Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery British Soldier edition, model number 34162. The set comprises a group of eight hand-painted figures, each mounted on an integral green base and presented within a vacuum-formed plastic tray inside its original cardboard display packaging. The figures depict a mix of British military personnel, including four soldiers in khaki World War II-era battledress wearing Brodie helmets and carrying rifles, alongside four figures in ceremonial dress featuring black busby headgear, dark blue tunics with yellow braided detailing, and red trousers. A central figure in a grey coat and dark blue beret represents Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery. The packaging is decorated with a Union Jack flag motif and various military medals. Legible printed marks include the series title Elite Command Collector’s Series, the model number No. 34162, the set name Lieutenant-General Bernard Montgomery British Soldier, and the age recommendation FOR AGES OVER 8. A white rectangular adhesive label is affixed to the plastic window reading HCP Auctions South West Lot 626 www.hcpauctions.net.
Condition report:
The figures remain in excellent, seemingly unused condition, fixed within their original factory packaging (photo 1). The outer cardboard header shows minor corner wear and a slight crease to the top left corner (photo 1). The transparent plastic display window is significantly warped and creased across the front, with a third-party auction label adhered to the front right surface (photo 2).
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