{"product_id":"chk-s02","title":"CHK-S02 - Escort to the Guidon Party  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHK-S02 - Escort to the Guidon Party | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor collectors building a Colonial Hong Kong display, Escort to the Guidon Party introduces a focused character, action or detail from the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSituated in official and military ceremonial life in British-era Hong Kong, the piece rewards attention to the people and events around it. The Royal Hong Kong Regiment and colonial officials formed part of a distinctive chapter in Hong Kong’s history. Ceremonies, escorts and flags offer a way to represent that public tradition in miniature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEscort to the Guidon Party 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\u003eColours, standards and banners helped distinguish groups and express loyalty and identity. They also provide a strong visual landmark in an otherwise busy formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a colonial Hong Kong parade or official reception. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse this subject to anchor nearby troops or dignitaries, while allowing the standard itself to remain visible. That arrangement gives the scene a clear centre of attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with Royal Hong Kong Regiment members and colonial ceremonial accessories, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the symbols and personnel of an earlier Hong Kong. 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":53419456659738,"sku":"CHK-S02","price":239.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/CHK-S02.jpg?v=1794302745","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/chk-s02","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}