{"product_id":"corgi-cs90026-for-king-and-country-remembering-those-who-fell-at-the-somme-wwi-4-piece-set","title":"Corgi CS90026 For King and Country Remembering Those Who Fell at the Somme WWI 4-Piece Set","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA collectable mixed-scale four-piece diecast set commemorating the aircraft, armoured vehicles and troop transport associated with the First World War.\u003c\/strong\u003e Released in 2001 as part of Corgi's A Century of War range, CS90026 is titled “For King and Country: Remembering Those Who Fell at the Somme”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aviation element consists of a Sopwith Camel and a Fokker Dr.I Triplane. These two highly recognisable fighter aircraft represent the opposing air forces which fought above the Western Front, with the Fokker finished in the distinctive red scheme popularly associated with Manfred von Richthofen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ground vehicles include a British B-Type double-decker bus configured for troop transport and a Mark IV Male tank. Civilian buses were adapted to carry soldiers and supplies, while the development of armoured fighting vehicles represented a major attempt to overcome the defensive conditions of trench warfare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe B-Type bus recreates the appearance of the vehicles commonly known as “Old Bill” buses, which became closely associated with the movement of British troops. The Mark IV Male tank is distinguished by its side-mounted naval guns and represents one of the best-known British heavy tank designs of the conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough the presentation title remembers those who fell at the Somme, the four models collectively span the wider First World War rather than representing equipment present during one particular engagement. The Fokker Dr.I and Mark IV tank both entered service after the opening Battle of the Somme in 1916, making this a commemorative themed collection rather than a precise single-date diorama.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe models are produced in different compact display scales, combining diecast metal construction with detailed plastic components. The aircraft are supplied with display stands, while the complete collection is presented together in themed A Century of War packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFact Sheet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Corgi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e A Century of War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel code:\u003c\/strong\u003e CS90026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e For King and Country\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommemorative Title:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remembering Those Who Fell at the Somme\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel One:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fokker Dr.I Triplane\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFokker Scheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Baron-style Luftstreitkräfte finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Two:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sopwith Camel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Three:\u003c\/strong\u003e B-Type double-decker troop transport bus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Four:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mark IV Male tank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConflict:\u003c\/strong\u003e First World War\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTheatre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Western Front\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate\/Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1914–1918\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Models:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed display scales, approximately 1:87 to 1:144\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diecast metal with detailed plastic sub-components\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e Four-piece commemorative collection, Allied and German aircraft, British troop transport bus, Mark IV Male tank, authentic period-style markings, aircraft display stands and themed presentation packaging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSet Dimensions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tcv-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vary between the four models due to the mixed display scales\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eB-Type Bus Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.25\" or 8.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCondition\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Condition - Near Mint (9\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe set is in near mint condition overall and comes complete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly the Fokker Dr.I is near mint, with some white specks present on the paintwork of the top wing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe rest of the models are in mint condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDespite the noted minor imperfection, the set will still display well.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox condition - Very Good (7\/10)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe box is in very good condition overall for its age, with some shelf wear present.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome crushing is present to the back of the box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhotographed under studio lighting to highlight even the smallest imperfections. Buy with confidence, what you see is exactly what you get.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAny imperfections are shown in the images and description. Refer to the grading tab for more details. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Corgi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57771141431678,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/4640\/6704\/files\/IMG_5306.jpg?v=1785431772","url":"https:\/\/www.thecollectablesvault.com\/products\/corgi-cs90026-for-king-and-country-remembering-those-who-fell-at-the-somme-wwi-4-piece-set","provider":"The Collectables Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}