Peterkin Classics Plastic Soldiers with Britains No. 9724 105mm pack howitzer gun 🇬🇧🇺🇸

Modern Peterkin Classics plastic infantry figures in black plastic, originally produced by Newray (USA) and later released under the Peterkin Classics range. Shown here operating the classic Britains No. 9724 105mm pack howitzer gun, the figures’ robust, play-oriented design pairs well with Britains’ iconic artillery piece.

Peterkin Classics – “Soldier World” Plastic Soldiers 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

These modern plastic infantry figures (1/32 scale) are part of the Peterkin Classics (the UK) / Soldier World range. Cast in durable plastic, they depict modern soldiers in a variety of dynamic poses—advancing, firing, kneeling, and handling heavier weapons such as rocket launchers. The soldiers were originally produced by NewRay.

Deutsches Jungvolk composition figures by Kienel (Germany), 1930s 🏴🏴🏴

These painted composition figures depict members of the Deutsches Jungvolk, the junior section of the Hitler Youth for boys aged 10–14. Produced in Germany during the 1930s by Kienel, they show typical Jungvolk imagery: marching youth and a drummer, dressed in brown shirts, black shorts, knee socks, and side caps. Such figures were part of the broader visual culture of the period, reflecting how youth organizations were idealised and normalized through toys and collectibles.

DDR Armoured Vehicles – Pneumant (VEB Plastaform Gräfenthal), 1980s

These 1:50 scale plastic models were produced in the GDR by Pneumant (VEB Plastaform Gräfenthal) during the 1980s. Shown here are the PT-76 amphibious light tank, the T-54 main battle tank, and the ZSU-57-2 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun. All three are Soviet-designed vehicles widely operated by the NVA of the DDR and other Warsaw Pact armies, including Poland, Czechoslovakia, and Hungary. Each model is fitted with a friction motor, combining simple play value with authentic Cold War military subjects.

German Leyla Composition Cavalrymen, 1930s 🏇🏇🏇

These mounted composition figures were produced by Leyla in Germany during the 1930s. The dynamic cavalrymen are enhanced with tinplate flags and pennants, combining composition bodies with metal accessories. Beyond their craftsmanship, the prominently displayed standards reflect the visual language of German propaganda of the period, making these figures both toy soldiers and historical artefacts.

GAMA Tank Model 57-1 (1930s) 🚜

The GAMA Model 57-1 is a pre-war tinplate clockwork tank produced in the 1930s, measuring 10 cm in length. It is a fine example of GAMA’s robust mechanical design and attention to detail. Unlike many other pre-war GAMA toys, the tank series product line shows no clear limits. An extraordinary number of finishes and construction variations exist, making these models especially appealing to collectors. Four GAMA tank sizes are known: 7.5 cm, 10 cm, 14 cm, and 19 cm.

Durso Composition Soldiers – Luftwaffe Ground Scene ✈️💨🛩️🌬️☁️🌪️

This small display features classic Durso (Belgium) composition soldiers depicting German Wehrmacht personnel, including officers and armed guards posed around a propeller aircraft. Typical of Durso’s post-war production, the figures show expressive sculpting, painted uniforms, and simple but effective stances that bring an airfield inspection or maintenance scene to life.