W Britain Civil War North Carolina Band of 26th (3 Pc)

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Payment | Shipping | Policies W Britain Civil War North Carolina Band of 26th (3 Pc) Album This auction is for a William Britain Toy Soldier diecast metal American Civil War figure (toy soldiers) made by RC2/Ertl Collectibles. This piece depicts the Band of the 26th (North Carolina Set 1 - 3 pieces). Included in the box is a description of the significance of this piece. This series of hand-crafted pewter miniatures capture the drama and conflict in battle. With more than 100 years of experience, the Wm. Britain name has earned legendary status by producing the most finely detailed and historically accurate lead-free pewter soldiers in the industry. Each finely sculpted 1:32nd scale soldier begins as an artist's sketch, with particular attention paid to proper perspective and body mechanics. Details from uniform insignias to appropriate period hairstyles are authenticated by historians and through a vast library of books. The sketches are then sculpted in wax, and rubber molds are formed around the wax figures. Consumer-safe lead-free pewter is then hand-poured into the molds and spun-cast. The soldiers are then each painstakingly painted by hand. This highly detailed and finely crafted set is in mint/new condition in the original unopened box. The suggested retail value of this set is $60. Mfd in 2005 this is a retired set. The read more