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.

In June 1775 George Washington was made Commander-in-Chief of the American Continental Army and this splendid mounted figure depicts him in the uniform of the period. It was not until September 1783 after many years of hard struggle and heavy losses, that under the General, the American nation received their independence. - Taken from the 11th edition catalogue (1974)