FW179 Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood
King & Country First World War catalog reference
FW179 “Lieut. General Sir William Birdwood” Birdwood commanded the 1st. Anzac Corps made up of both Australian and New Zealand troops in France during this time. A highly experienced professional soldier he was well-liked by his Aussie and Kiwi soldiers, both officers and rank & file. After being presented with an Australian slouch hat he continued to wear it through the war as a mark of respect and affection for his men.
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Set profile
What a complete FW179 set includes
Use the model number FW179, not only the figure description, to distinguish this release from similarly named First World War sets. A complete example should match the catalog count of 1 piece and the subjects or accessories shown for “Lieutenant General Sir William Birdwood.”
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