{"product_id":"al066","title":"AL066 - Fighting w\/Bayonet  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAL066 - Fighting w\/Bayonet | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Australian Light Horse collection with Fighting with Bayonet, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is Australian mounted troops and their First World War service. The Australian Light Horse is closely associated with mounted mobility, long journeys and operations across the Middle East. Both battlefield action and the experiences of the men behind the history make evocative collecting subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFighting with Bayonet puts a particular weapon or stage of combat at the centre of the scene. Placing this action alongside men who are preparing, moving or supporting it helps explain how a small unit might function.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe action-oriented pose conveys the pressure and movement of a close encounter. The direction of the body and the implied opponent help define the instant being portrayed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a mounted patrol, desert assembly area or farewell scene. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a more effective composition, give the figure room to move visually. A supporting rank, a defender or a nearby casualty can make the stakes of the scene immediately understandable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside Australian Light Horse troopers and mounted officers. Choosing companions from the same historical setting helps keep the story consistent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historical interest extends beyond the title: it is also about the distinctive place of mounted Australians in military history. That perspective can help guide a more personal collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether displayed alone or built into a larger diorama, it offers an approachable way to add a fresh moment to the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53419437949210,"sku":"AL066","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/AL066.jpg?v=1794300438","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/al066","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}