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SFA040C - Kneeling Firing Carbineer - Corporal | Thomas Gunn
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The SFA040C - Kneeling Firing Carbineer - Corporal depicts a non-commissioned officer of a mounted or colonial carbine unit taking aim during the conflicts of the Victorian era in southern Africa.
During the Anglo-Zulu War of 1879, British forces relied on a combination of regular infantry, cavalry, colonial troops and locally raised units. Carbineers were valued for their mobility and ability to deliver accurate rifle fire from a variety of positions, particularly during scouting, defensive actions and skirmishing.
The corporal rank represented an experienced soldier responsible for maintaining discipline and assisting officers in the field. This figure captures the controlled precision of a trained marksman preparing to fire, reflecting the importance of small arms tactics during 19th century warfare.
A detailed addition to displays covering the Anglo-Zulu War, Victorian military campaigns and colonial forces, this figure helps recreate the varied troops involved in one of the most famous conflicts of the British Empire.
Available from The Military Workshop.
Brand: Thomas Gunn
