{"product_id":"mg086","title":"MG086 - He Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate  | King \u0026 Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMG086 - He Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate | King \u0026amp; Country\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate brings a distinctive subject to King \u0026amp; Country’s Market Garden collection, making it useful for both individual presentation and a wider scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis subject belongs to British airborne forces in Operation Market Garden, 1944. The September 1944 airborne offensive in the Netherlands placed lightly equipped troops in dangerous situations far from conventional support. Communications, infantry weapons and help for casualties were vitally important.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe Ain't Heavy... He's My Mate 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\u003eThe subject adds an individual point of interest to its historical or fictional setting. A carefully placed character gives the viewer someone through whom to imagine the wider story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn engaging way to present it is within a Dutch roadway, airborne perimeter or village street. The setting makes the period easy to understand and gives the subject a natural place in the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt can be presented independently as a portrait or integrated with related figures. A simple and consistent setting often makes the character more compelling than a crowded background.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt will sit naturally alongside British paratroopers and airborne support weapons. 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 urgency and teamwork of airborne fighting. 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":53419500962074,"sku":"MG086","price":152.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/0154\/0890\/files\/MG086.jpg?v=1794305152","url":"https:\/\/themilitaryworkshop.com\/products\/mg086","provider":"The Military Workshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}