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RARE PRE-WAR BRITAINS SET 1301 — COMPLETE 12-PIECE U.S. MILITARY BAND
Authentic 1930s–early 1940s Britains hollow-cast lead figures in khaki Active Service Dress. Complete 12-piece band with original vintage paint and green bases. The actual figures shown are the figures you will receive.
Set Includes — 12 Figures
- Drum Major with staff and sword
- Bass drummer
- Side drummer
- Cymbal player
- 2 trombone players
- 2 euphonium/brass players
- 3 woodwind players
- Flute/piccolo player
The figures are presented as a complete 12-piece marching band.
Condition
Used — Good overall condition for their age.
These are genuine vintage pre-war hollow-cast lead figures with their original vintage paint finish.
As expected with figures from the 1930s–early 1940s, there is visible age and play wear, including:
- Paint loss and chips, particularly on boots, faces, uniforms and instruments
- Wear to the painted details on the drums
- General surface wear consistent with age
- Some edge wear/chipping to the green bases
- Areas of paint loss to the brass instruments
- Minor imperfections from nearly a century of age
The photographs provide a detailed view of the condition of the individual figures and accessories.
I have not observed any major breaks or obvious repairs in the figures shown. Please examine all photographs carefully before purchasing, as the photographs are an important part of the description and show the actual set you will receive.
Important Collector Information
This is the pre-war version of Britains Set No. 1301, rather than the later post-war issue. Contemporary sale references specifically identify pre-war Set 1301 as the U.S.A. Military Band, Active Service Dress, 12 pieces.
The set is an excellent opportunity for a collector looking for an authentic pre-war Britains U.S. military band without the need to assemble the band figure-by-figure.
You will receive exactly the 12 figures shown in the photographs.
Your figure will be carefully packed and shipped with full insurance.
Returns & Sales Policy
This is the sale of an authentic vintage collectible. Due to the age, rarity, and collectible nature of this item, **all sales are final** and **returns are not accepted** for reasons such as buyer\'s remorse or a change of mind.
