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GDH01 - Gordon Highlanders, 2 Figures Loading - The Gordon Highlanders were one of the British Army’s most celebrated regiments. It was the local regiment of the North East of Scotland and was first raised in 1794 by the Duke of Gordon, who was assisted by the Duchess of Gordon. It was said she offered a kiss as an incentive to join up.
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Gordon Highlanders, 2 Figures Loading - The Gordon Highlanders were one of the British Army’s most celebrated regiments. It was the local regiment of ...
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GDH02 - Gordon Highlanders, 2 Figures Defending - The red coat had been symbolic of the British Army for nearly two centuries. However the red wool serge was unsuitable for the Sudanese climate. Therefore a Grey or Khaki drill was issued.

There was an argument for the retention of the red coat in the Sudan, that it would “Impress the natives”. However the Sudanese knew who they were fighting, and only their tactics, not their morale changed.

Those staff officers who insisted on wearing red coats, soon found themselves favoured targets for the Mahdist snipers.
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Gordon Highlanders, 2 Figures Defending - The red coat had been symbolic of the British Army for nearly two centuries. However the red wool serge was un...
$62.00
   
SUD01 - Gordon at Khartoum - 4 Figures and Staircase (5 Peices)
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Gordon at Khartoum - 4 Figures and Staircase (5 Peices)...
$162.00
   
SUD02 - Gordon at Khartoum - 2 Madhits (2 pcs)
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Gordon at Khartoum - 2 Madhits (2 pcs)...
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SUD03 - Gordon atT Khartoum - Mahdist with Flag (2pcs) - Gordon atT Khartoum - Mahdist with Flag (2pcs)
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Gordon atT Khartoum - Mahdist with Flag (2pcs) - Gordon atT Khartoum - Mahdist with Flag (2pcs)...
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SUD04 - Egyptian Defenders - Egyptian Defenders
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Egyptian Defenders - Egyptian Defenders...
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