Italy, seeking to secure its place amongst the powers of Europe, began colonization of a number of African countries in the late 19th century, amongst these being Eritrea.
Eritrean Ascari battalions became a permanent fixture of Italian East African colonization, supplied with Italian weapons and equipment. Serving with distinction in WWII, ascari were crucial in the North African campaign. They were well-regarded and fierce fighters who served until the fall of Italian East Africa in 1941.
Box contains 10 metal figures with plastic bases.
Group
Sculptural Figure(s)
Condition
unpainted, kit
Scale
Size 28 mm
Material
Metal-Alloy
Epoch
World War II
Time
1933 - 1945
Nationality/Location
Italy
State
New
Not a toy! Not suitable for children under the age of 14!
Warlord Games Centre, Lenton Blvd. NG7 2BD Nottingham, Vereinigtes Königreich
