Major Vandeleur was stationed in Egypt & saw combat in Palestine between the wars. In 1940 he returned with his experience to the Irish Guards in Engl&. He was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel in May 1943 & given command of the new 3rd Battalion (Infantry), Irish Guards formed from the training battalion. Pack contains 1 Armoured vehicle & 1 Forward Observer plus Major Vandeleur. All models are supplied un-assembled & unpainted, sealed in their retail box.