Original British WWII Home Front Pressed Paper Cardboard Home Guard Figure - 12 Inches British Ordnance though the cloth is slightly

though the cloth is slightly stained from use

25 years later

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resistance fighters were instructed to fire in short bursts when firing in full automatic to reduce the risk of overworking the weapon that would cause jamming and overall keeping it in a good condition

Blade length is approximately 26 1/8 inches and overall length 37 inches

Original British WWII Home Front Pressed Paper Cardboard Home Guard Figure - 12 Inches British Ordnance though the cloth is slightlyOriginal Item: Constructed of pressed paper cardboard this is a 12 inch tall hollow figure of a World War Two British Home Guard soldier complete with large mustache. These figures were designed during WW2 to hold chocolates. Some designs had removable heads while others has a stopper at the feet. This example was accessed through the bottom of the feet but the stopper is absent. Offered in excellent condition, very few of these exist today as they