Italeri 6059 Italian Mountain Troops / Alpini – WWII – 1:72 Scale – Complete Boxed Set

Original Italeri Italian Mountain Troops – 5° RGT. Alpini figure set, catalogue number 6059, representing Italian Alpini mountain troops during the Second World War.

This is a particularly interesting 1:72 military figure set as it contains not only infantry but also specialist mountain-themed figures including ski troops and pack mules.

The set contains 48 unpainted figures in total and the contents shown appear complete across the two original moulding sprues. Italeri's specifications confirm this set as 1:72 scale, WWII Italian forces, catalogue 6059. �

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Contents

The set includes a wide selection of poses and equipment, including:

Italian Alpini infantry

Riflemen

Light/automatic weapon poses

Officers and advancing troops

Kneeling/firing soldiers

Running/action poses

Mountain troops carrying specialist equipment

Ski-equipped Alpini

2 pack mules/horses

Equipment/accessory pieces

The figures remain unpainted in their original cream-coloured plastic.

Most importantly, the figures are still attached to their original sprues rather than having previously been assembled or painted.

This makes the set particularly suitable for a collector, military modeller, WWII diorama builder or 1:72 scale wargamer.

Historical/Model Information

The Alpini are Italy's specialist mountain infantry.

During WWII, Alpini divisions served on several fronts, including the Eastern Front. Italeri specifically describes the set in connection with the Italian Alpini divisions sent to the Russian front and their fighting during the retreat from the Don area in the winter of 1942–43. �

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The set offers a good variety of poses for recreating WWII Italian mountain units, winter/Eastern Front scenes and military dioramas.

Condition

Figures: Very good unused/unpainted condition overall. Figures remain attached to the original moulding sprues.

Completeness: Appears complete with the two original sprues and 48 figures represented. Contemporary references for this set describe it as containing 48 figures / 54 parts. �

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Box: Original box included. The box has noticeable age/storage wear including creasing, edge and corner wear, crushing/distortion and wear around the opening/flaps. Please see photographs for the exact condition.

The rear of the original box is dated ©2003 Italeri S.p.A.

Please study all photographs carefully as they show the exact set, contents and packaging that will be supplied.

A very nice complete-looking vintage boxed example of this sought-after WWII Italian Alpini figure set.

Item Specifics

Item Specific

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Brand

Italeri

MPN

6059

Model

Italian Mountain Troops Alpini

Regiment

5° RGT. Alpini

Type

Military Figures

Scale

1:72

Figure Size

Approx. 24–25mm

Number of Figures

48

Number of Parts

54

Era

1914–1945

Historical Period

World War II

Country

Italy

Nationality

Italian

Unit Type

Mountain Infantry / Alpini

Material

Plastic

Colour

Cream

Painted

No

Assembly Status

Unassembled

Packaging

Original Box

Year

2003 issue/packaging

Theme

Militaria / WWII

Condition

Used – contents unused

Vintage

Yes