{"product_id":"fob085-the-mummys-boy-king-country","title":"FOB085 - The Mummy's Boy | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOB085 – The Mummy’s Boy | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOB085 “The Mummy’s Boy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is one of the more characterful civilian figures from King \u0026amp; Country’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFields of Battle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e range, designed to bring a touch of everyday life and human emotion to a wartime display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than depicting a soldier in combat, this piece focuses on the civilian side of war — the families, children and ordinary people whose lives were caught up in the upheaval of the Second World War. Figures such as this help create a more complete scene, adding warmth and storytelling to streets, railway platforms, village settings and evacuation displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“The Mummy’s Boy” is especially well suited to scenes representing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritain and Europe during the early war years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, when civilians lived with the constant uncertainty of air raids, military movements and evacuation. Children were often moved away from major cities and industrial centres, sometimes carrying little more than a small suitcase, a name tag and a few treasured belongings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts appeal lies in the contrast it creates beside military figures. Positioned near British troops, transport vehicles, station buildings or other civilians, FOB085 helps tell the broader story of wartime life beyond the battlefield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA charming and unusual retired King \u0026amp; Country piece, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOB085 “The Mummy’s Boy”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an excellent addition for collectors wanting to add more atmosphere, personality and historical context to a Fields of Battle display.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNow available from The Military Workshop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King \u0026 Country","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52968755855642,"sku":"FOB085","price":71.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/FOB085.jpg?v=1790677341","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/fob085-the-mummys-boy-king-country","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}