{"product_id":"ce072","title":"CE072 - The Life Guards Drum Horse HECTOR  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCE072 - The Life Guards Drum Horse HECTOR | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd another chapter to the Ceremonials collection with The Life Guards Drum Horse HECTOR, a subject suited to a thoughtful historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in royal, naval and military ceremonial traditions, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. Military ceremonial combines uniform, music, symbols of rank and carefully coordinated movement. The roles of standard bearers, guards and musicians add individual detail to a larger public occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Life Guards Drum Horse HECTOR contributes a distinct named character, object or action to the range. Its individual role becomes most meaningful when the neighbouring pieces help explain what is happening in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnimals bring an essential element of everyday work, transport or companionship into a scene. They also provide a natural contrast to figures posed in a more formal or dramatic setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a formal parade, royal event or military review. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the animal close to the people or activity with which it belongs. This lets the eye move through the display and makes the relationship between the subjects feel purposeful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with guardsmen, service musicians and ceremonial standards, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the pageantry and continuity of service traditions. It is a useful reminder that a historical scene can be told through an individual detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a little consideration for placement and supporting pieces, the subject can become a strong focal point within 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":53419450335514,"sku":"CE072","price":223.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CE072.jpg?v=1794302744","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/ce072","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}