{"product_id":"al007b-flag-bearer-with-squadron-guidon","title":"AL007B – Flag Bearer with Squadron Guidon","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007B – Flag Bearer with Squadron Guidon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHonour the proud traditions of Australia's mounted soldiers with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007B – Flag Bearer with Squadron Guidon\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 carrying his squadron's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidon\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 represents the honour, heritage, and fighting spirit of one of Australia's most celebrated military formations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuidon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is far more than a ceremonial flag. Traditionally carried by cavalry and mounted units, it symbolises a regiment's history, battle honours, and loyalty to King and Country. Smaller than the Colours carried by infantry regiments and featuring the distinctive swallow-tailed design, the Guidon was designed to be carried on horseback and served as a rallying point during battle. Every honour embroidered upon it represented the courage, sacrifice, and achievements of those who had served before.\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 was formed from volunteers from every Australian state and became renowned for its skill as mounted infantry during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst World War\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. 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Their most famous action came during the \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, where Australian horsemen captured the town in one of history's last successful mounted charges, forever cementing the regiment's place in military history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpertly sculpted and beautifully hand-painted, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e portrays a proud Light Horse trooper carrying his squadron's Guidon with confidence and dignity. Every detail, from the authentic First World War uniform and equipment to the beautifully reproduced swallow-tailed Guidon, reflects the craftsmanship and historical accuracy for which Thomas Gunn Miniatures are renowned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether displayed leading a mounted troop, featured in a commemorative display, or alongside other Australian Light Horse figures, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAL007B – Flag Bearer with Squadron Guidon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a magnificent centrepiece that celebrates the traditions, service, and enduring legacy of Australia's iconic 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":52606682202394,"sku":"AL007B","price":142.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AL007B.jpg?v=1785326714","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/al007b-flag-bearer-with-squadron-guidon","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}