The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:The 48 pieces include horses with Officer Riders, Standing Officers, Bugler, and numerous Riflemen in lively fighting positions. - Taken from the 1st edition catalogue (1962)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Foreign Legion from Foreign Legion Group.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 1 Rarity of early version: Scarce First Issued: 1962
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 2: Charles Oates Artist on Box Type 3: Brian Knight Artist on Box Type 4: Brian Knight
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
1st Edition (1962) Ref: S10 2nd Edition (1963) Ref: S10 3rd Edition (1964) Ref: S10 4th Edition (1966) Ref: S10 5th Edition (1967) Ref: S10 6th Edition (1968) Ref: S10 7th Edition (1969) Ref: S10 8th Edition (1970) Ref: S10 9th Edition (1971) Ref: S10 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 01710-3 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 01710-3 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 01710-3 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 01710-3 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 01710-3 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 01710-3 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 01710-3
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