{"product_id":"al007a-flag-bearer-with-red-ensign","title":"AL007A – Flag Bearer with Red Ensign","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007A – Flag Bearer with Red Ensign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarry one of Australia's most historic flags into battle with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007A – Flag Bearer with Red Ensign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a beautifully hand-painted figure depicting an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Light Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trooper proudly bearing the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Red Ensign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Available from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this striking figure honours the courage, sacrifice, and national identity of the men who served during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Red Ensign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring the Union Jack, the Commonwealth Star, and the Southern Cross, has a long and distinguished history. During the early years of Federation, it was widely flown by Australian civilians and was often carried by volunteer organisations and returned servicemen. While military units typically marched under regimental colours or the Union Flag, the Red Ensign has become a powerful symbol of Australia's wartime heritage and is closely associated with the service and sacrifice of generations of Australians.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian Light Horse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e earned legendary status through its campaigns in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGallipoli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSinai\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePalestine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where mounted infantrymen combined exceptional horsemanship with disciplined infantry tactics. Their courage reached its pinnacle during the famous \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharge of Beersheba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e31 October 1917\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when Australian Light Horse regiments carried out one of history's last great mounted cavalry charges, capturing the vital desert town and helping secure the Allied advance into Palestine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly sculpted and beautifully hand-painted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portrays a proud flag bearer carrying the Australian Red Ensign with confidence and determination. The realistic pose, authentic uniform, and meticulously reproduced flag make this figure an impressive focal point for any Australian First World War display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed at the head of a marching troop, alongside mounted Light Horsemen, or as the centrepiece of a commemorative diorama, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007A – Flag Bearer with Red Ensign\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a fitting tribute to the courage, patriotism, and enduring legacy of Australia's mounted soldiers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable now from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Military Workshop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, your destination for premium historical military miniatures, vehicles, and diorama accessories.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King and Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52606655136026,"sku":"AL007A","price":205.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AL007A.jpg?v=1785326490","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/al007a-flag-bearer-with-red-ensign","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}