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

Wurtz-Pées - Wurttemberg (Wuerttemberg)

 Hello,

Today I am once again showing an insert from "Soldats Napoléoniens" featuring hand-drawn soldiers from the Wurtz-Pées family. This time, they are troops from Württemberg.

Best regards,

Andreas

Deutsche Schutztruppe - Oehmigke & Riemschneider Neuruppin - Heinrich Kruse Kaffee

 Hello,

Today I am showing you another advertising print—roughly A4 in size—this time for coffee products from the Kruse company. 

The manufacturer (Oehmigke & Riemschneider) has also left their mark on this piece, something that unfortunately happens only very rarely. Depicted are 18 small German colonial soldiers wearing the grey home-service uniform with the light-blue insignia for German South-West Africa. This uniform was introduced in 1896/97 and worn until 1915, when the colony surrendered.

Best regards,

Andreas

Preussische Infanterie - Zentraltheater Wien

 Hello,

Today I’m showing you a promotional sheet from the Zentraltheater Vienna, roughly A5 in size. It depicts Prussian infantrymen marching in groups. Unfortunately, the print bears no indication of who produced it; several Austrian or German publishers are likely candidates.

Best regards,

Andreas