British 43rd Regiment of Foot 2nd Rank Standing Firing, 1780 1/30 Figure - William Britain (20223)
Features
- Dimensions H
- All metal construction
- Hand painted and ready for display
- Museum quality craftmanship
A British soldier of the 43rd Regiment of Foot, serving as a 2nd Rank private during the Zulu Wars, was a line infantryman of the Victorian Army stationed in southern Africa in 1879. He wore the red tunic, dark trousers, and foreign service helmet typical of the period and carried the Martini-Henry rifle with bayonet. Trained in disciplined volley fire and close-order tactics, he faced harsh climate, long marches, and unfamiliar warfare. Though the 43rd was not present at major battles like Isandlwana, its soldiers represented the professional backbone of Britain's imperial infantry forces.
