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BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY

Infantry
1970-1973 (manufactured)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

card box, printed in colours on ochre to show the title, maker's details and illustrations
on the back are drawings and painting instructions
contains 29 pieces, light khaki moulded plastic

Object details

Object type
Titles
  • BRITISH EIGHTH ARMY (manufacturer's title)
  • MILITARY SERIES (series title)
Materials and techniques
printed card, moulded plastic
Brief description
British Eighth Army, Airfix, English, 1970-73
Physical description
card box, printed in colours on ochre to show the title, maker's details and illustrations
on the back are drawings and painting instructions
contains 29 pieces, light khaki moulded plastic
Dimensions
  • Length: 8¾in
  • Width: 5¼in
  • Depth: 1¼in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
Pattern No. 1805 1.98
Marks and inscriptions
1/32 Scale (box; printed)
Credit line
Given by the Palitoy Company
Object history
this set was later given the Code No. 51456-7 (see B.764-1999)
plain sample tray set, not kept, dated 25.2.74
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Associated objects
Collection
Accession number
B.763-1999

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Record createdJuly 3, 2000
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