Martin Ritchie 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles Flag Bearers (Lead Soldiers) ww2

This is a collectible set of hand-painted lead (or cast metal) toy soldiers by the noted manufacturer, Martin Ritchie, depicting flag bearers from the U.S. Army 101st Airborne Division, "The Screaming Eagles."

Key Features:

Manufacturer: Martin Ritchie (a recognized name in quality military miniatures).

Subject: Four U.S. Army soldiers in dress uniform, likely representing a color guard or ceremonial detachment.

Material: Cast lead

Scale: produced in the 54mm scale common for collectible toy soldiers.

Posing: All figures are posed in an upright, formal stance, holding their rifles (which appear to be M1 Garands or similar) at the shoulder.

Base: Each figure is mounted on a small, rectangular green base for stability.

Flag Details:

The set is defined by the two hand-painted cloth flags held aloft by two of the figures:

United States Flag (Stars and Stripes): The first flag is the traditional American national flag, symbolizing the U.S. Army and the nation they serve.

101st Airborne Division Flag: The second, distinct flag is the unit standard for the 101st Airborne Division, featuring the iconic "Screaming Eagles" logo.

 The flag's design is dominated by red and blue fields, with the circular patch in the center bearing the eagle head and the "AIRBORNE" designation above it.

This particular set is extreamly rear  and would be highly appealing to collectors of Martin Ritchie figures, military history enthusiasts, and those with a connection to the legendary 101st Airborne Division.