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Since 1893, William Britain, W. Britain or simply Britain's has been synonymous with toy soldiers. Each model figure is cast & hand painted. in 1893, Britian invented the process of hollow casting in lead. in 1907 the family incorporated as Britains, Ltd, & remained in control until 1984 (Source wbritain). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6KnW1axYxVs These collectible soldiers are not toys & they are not intended for children to play with under any circumstances. Please visit our store for a large selection of Vintage Britain Soldiers. W. Britain Collection - Royal Marines in display box The Corps of Royal Marines (RM) is an amphibious light infantry & also one of the five fighting arms of the Royal Navy. The marines can trace their origins back to the formation of the English Army's "Duke of York & Albany's maritime regiment of Foot" at the grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company on 28 October 1664. W. Britain Collection - Royal Marines in Display Box
