About This Item
This is a brand new 1/72 scale diecast model of the Sherman Firefly Mk.IC Medium Tank "A Squadron, Coldstream Guards, 5th Guards Armoured Brigade, Germany" (1945), British Army, made by Legion. The model is a limited edition, made of diecast metal with some plastic parts, and features true-to-scale detail with a detailed exterior. It does not have any openings and comes in the manufacturer’s original unopened packaging. The tank includes an elevating cannon for dynamic display options, painted non-moving tracks on detailed non-rotating wheels, and pad-printed markings and placards that will not fade or peel. It measures approximately 3 inches long (3.875 inches with cannon), 1.375 inches wide, and 1.5 inches high, with realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels, and surface details for an authentic representation. The Sherman Firefly Mk.IC, fitted with the British 17-pounder anti-tank gun, was a critical vehicle for British and Commonwealth forces, providing long-range firepower against German Panthers and Tigers during the final stages of World War II. A Squadron of the Coldstream Guards operated these tanks during the Allied advance into Germany, supporting infantry units, neutralizing enemy armor, and securing key towns, road networks, and river crossings. This model faithfully represents a historically significant Firefly from the closing battles of the European Theater, making it an ideal collectible for enthusiasts of British armored history and late-war combat vehicles.
