Britains Deetail : WW2 German mine thrower (Minenwerfer)

This mortar set with 2 man crew was produced by Britains Deetail. The mortar is loaded with plastic shells !

O Deutschland hoch in Ehren..

"O Deutschland hoch in Ehren" is a patriotic German song written by Ludwig Bauer (1832–1910) in 1859 and set to music by Henry Hugh Pierson. The WW1 German postcard and Lineol 65 mm composition attacking drummer (Sturmtrommler) produced in 1932/33.

Russian Civil War 1918 -1921

The Russian Civil War was to tear Russia apart for three years – between 1918 and 1921. The civil war occurred because after November 1917 Communist Revolution, many groups had formed that opposed Lenin's Bolsheviks. These groups included monarchists, militarists, and, for a short time, foreign nations. The composition Cossacks are produced by Neumann (Belgium) and E.J.M. (Mexico) in 30s. The burning house is made by Lineol (Germany).

WWII U.S. Infantry Recoilless Rifle Team against Wehrmacht troops

Britains Deetail "Made in England" toy soldiers from 70s.

Britains Deetail WWII U.S. Infantry Recoilless Rifle Team

This WWII U.S. infantry M20 recoilless rifle team was produced by Britains in the 1970s. The M20 recoilless rifle is a U.S. 75 mm caliber recoilless rifle T21E12 that was used during the last months of the Second World War.

VB Victor Bonnet tinplate tank

Vebe (Paris, France) started manafacturing toys in the early 1920s, as the V.B. Company (Victor Bonnet) and produced excellent pre-war windup toys that are quite scarce today. French army composition 70mm soldiers produced by Elastolin and Lineol.

Kampf und Sieg

WWII German Fight and Victory (Kampf und Sieg) board game. Publisher Jos.Scholz (30s).

Hausser Flugzeugabwehrkanone and Elastolin Flak soldiers (Part 2)

German WW2 Hausser Flugzeugabwehrkanone (Anti-aircraft gun) with a searchlight projector and Elastolin Flak crew composition soldiers (70 mm) produced in 30s.

Royal Italian Army (Regio Esercito)

My little Italian army includes composition 70mm soldiers produced by different makers: Elastolin, Lineol, Lineol Duscha, Nardi and Durso.

Hausser Flugzeugabwehrkanone and Elastolin Flak soldiers

German WW2 Hausser Flugzeugabwehrkanone (Anti-aircraft gun) with a searchlight projector and Elastolin Flak crew composition soldiers (70 mm) produced in 30s.

Red guards from Durso

These Red Army soldiers were produced by Durso (Belgium) in 40s/50s.

German spring offensive

Britains Deetail toy soldiers were a popular product in the 1970s and 1980s. Manufactured in England by W. Britain, the 1/32 (54mm) scale plastic figures were finished with hand painted details and came with sturdy Zamak metal bases. The first Britains Deetail figures produces were based upon WW2 American and German infantry. Some photos of German infantry figures, Kettenkrad (Sd.Kfz.2) half track and Kubelwagen (Type 82) scout car produced by Britains Deetail.

Belgian Rijkswacht/Gendarmerie composition soldiers

After obtaining its independence in 1830, the new Belgian state created its own national Rijkswacht/Gendarmerie on the basis of the already existing constabulary.From its creation, the Rijkswacht/Gendarmerie was formally part of the Belgian Army. During the Second World War, the Rijkswacht/Gendarmerie was restricted to the role of administrative and legal police force, primarily concerned with road traffic. Durso 5cm composition soldiers from 40s (made in Belgium).

Victory in Europe Day

Victory in Europe Day is the day celebrating the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany's unconditional surrender of its armed forces on Tuesday, 8 May 1945. Many former Soviet countries celebrate on 9 May, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Several countries observe public holidays on the day each year, also called Victory Over Fascism Day, Liberation Day or Victory Day. In the UK it is often abbreviated to VE Day, or V-E Day in the US.