{"product_id":"fob160","title":"FOB160 - Polish Cavalry Trumpeter  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFOB160 - Polish Cavalry Trumpeter | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish Cavalry Trumpeter brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Fields of Battle collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wider setting is the early stages of the Second World War in Europe. The opening campaigns of the war displaced civilians and tested soldiers under rapidly changing circumstances. Scenes of movement, resistance and uncertainty give the period its emotional weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePolish Cavalry Trumpeter gives the scene a clear sense of movement on horseback. Mounted subjects bring a different shape to the composition and create opportunities for pairing with officers, patrols or a larger formation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA mounted subject immediately introduces motion and a different level within the scene. Cavalry and horsemen can be presented on patrol, at the halt or caught in the urgency of action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider setting the piece in a country lane, border crossing or September 1939 battlefield. A coherent background is often the difference between an attractive miniature and a memorable historical vignette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConsider the direction of the mount when arranging a group: a line of movement helps a small number of figures suggest a much larger formation. Officers and dismounted troops can reinforce the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCollectors can build outward from this piece with early-war troops, mounted soldiers and civilian refugees, letting each addition contribute a different aspect of the setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece also invites an appreciation of the contrast between military action and civilian experiences. 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":53419464655130,"sku":"FOB160","price":143.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/FOB160.jpg?v=1794303800","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/fob160","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}