J.F.Schreiber 1313 - Deutsches Heer, Koloniale Schutztruppe

 Hello,

Here is another JFS sheet from my collection. This time, it is from the 1300 series, which covers World War I figures.

I have to admit, I am particularly fond of these colonial soldiers. I find the officer and the depiction of the standard-bearer especially dynamic and well-executed. As is often the case with the 1300 series, these figures had previously appeared under a different number or were later reprinted in the 900 series during the 1930s. In addition to the infantrymen shown here, there were also sheets featuring cavalry and colonial artillery.

The sheet stands out not only for its artwork but also for its overall quality, thanks to the thick, white-coated paper. This represents the "deluxe" version in which these JFS soldiers were available. It is all the more pleasing, then, that the condition remains so excellent.

Best regards,

Andreas

Armée Francaise, Officiers Généraux - Marcel Vagné No.951

 Hello,

Today I am showing you another Vagné sheet—I actually thought I had shown them all by now, but there is no end in sight! I am constantly surprised myself by how many French sheets I have accumulated over the years. 😁

Sheet No. 951 depicts a total of eight French generals and staff officers arranged in two rows.

Best regards,

Andreas

Deutsche Reichswehr - Oehmigke & Riemschneider Neuruppin Nr.10327

 Hello,

Today, I’m showing you another O&R sheet featuring Reichswehr figures. 

Some time ago, I was lucky enough to acquire several different sheets of this kind, which I will be presenting to you here one by one. Sheet No. 10327 depicts the typical "marchers" that were produced—in this or a similar form—by virtually all German paper figure manufacturers.

Best regards,

Andreas

Wehrmacht Figures - RAPI

 Hello,

Here are a few individual RAPI (Rauert & Pittius, Sorau) figures that only just reached me this week.

Unfortunately, I haven't yet come across a printed sheet or promotional flyer that includes these specific figures.

The figures were certainly drawn by Herbert Rothgaengel and depict radio/signals soldiers from the early Wehrmacht era. They likely belong to an artillery unit. As is common with some RAPI sheets, the figures are not uniform in size but are designed to create a sense of spatial perspective—meaning figures positioned further away from the viewer are drawn smaller than those in the foreground.

I am fairly certain I already have the two radio operators hiding in the bushes somewhere in my collection... Unfortunately, I am far from having everything documented; many items are still packed away in boxes, waiting to be "rediscovered." 😁

Best regards,

Andreas

Abadie, Einzelfiguren, Französische Armee

 Hello,

Today I’m showing you a few more individual figures by Abadie. This time, they are figures representing the French Army. With this, I should have actually presented every piece I’ve collected from Abadie here on the blog!

The figures are once again 6 cm tall and were included as promotional items in various packs of cigarette paper. Children's toys used to advertise tobacco products! Times have certainly changed a bit!

With these figures, too, it is noticeable that the same figures exist in slightly different colorations and sizes. This is particularly apparent with the tanks.

Best regards,

Andreas

Artillerie a Cheval - Fischbach No.7

 Hello,

It’s time for another Fischbach print!

This time it is number 7, depicting mounted artillerymen. Unfortunately, my copy has slight creases and repairs at the corners. Nevertheless, in my opinion, it is worthy of a collection. You can find further information about Fischbach in the "Catalog" or in the posts covering the prints previously featured. Simply click on the small orange "Fischbach" label below the posts.

Best regards,

Andreas

Imageries Reunies Jarville-Nancy - 1 Armée Indienne

 Hello,

Today I am showing you sheet number 1 from the Imagerie in Jarville-Nancy. 

It depicts 26 soldiers from the Indian Army. This image (like most from Jarville-Nancy) was originally published by Imagerie Delhalt Nancy. If you look there, you will find the corresponding sheet number 2 with more Indian soldiers, which I had already posted.

Best regards,

Andreas