This listing is for a "DISPLAYED" with NO OUTER BOX Corgi Mark IV Male Tank WW1 Die-cast Model CS90614 100th Year Anniversary Edition. The most famous WWI Tank "Fray Bentos".
Scale: 1/76 (estimate) Length: 4" Width: 2"
2014
marked the 100th anniversary of the beginning of World War I and the
start of four years of tributes, ceremonies and reflection.
To
commemorate the technological developments of military machinery, Corgi
presents the World War I Centenary Collection - a series of four
die-cast metal vehicles which were involved in the global conflict.
The scale is listed as "Fit the Box" means that while the model has been produced to a particular scale, it isn't a recognized modelling scale but was picked to allow this model to be produced at this size.
Often
referred to as 'The Great War', World War One was a global war that
involved more than 70 million military personnel from countries and
alliances from all around the globe.
The
war began on 28th July 1914 and lasted for over four years, finally
ending on 11th November 1918 when the armistice between the allies and
Germany was signed.
British Mark IV Tank
The British Mark IV tank was one of the first armed tracked vehicles to be used in World War I, first entering into service in August 1916. It first saw action on the morning of September 15th 1916 during the Battle of Fler-Courcelette. The male version of the tank modelled here was armed with 2 six-pounder QF guns. It required 8 crew members to operate this fierce machine.
The Corgi "Showcase Collection" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military vehicles.
Corgi "Showcase Collection" die-cast vehicles features"
. Die-cast metal construction with some plastic components
. Realistic panel lines and surface details
. Pad printed markings that won't fade or peel like decals