Light infantry officer of voltigeurs, France 1809 Painted figure, made of white metal. Scale 1/32 (54 mm).

Artemis was one of the most widely venerated of the Ancient Greek deities. Artemis was often described as the daughter of Zeus and Leto, and the twin sister of Apollo. She was the Hellenic goddess of the hunt, wild animals, wilderness, childbirth, virginity and protector of young girls, bringing and relieving disease in women; she often was depicted as a huntress carrying a bow and arrows. Painted figure made of white metal, 54 mm.

Landsknechte Doppelsoldner of the "Black Legion", 1520 Known as the "Black Legion" or "Black Bands", this group of soldiers grew originally from a nucleus of some 800 Landsknecht in French pay who refused to return to Germany in accordance with Maximilian's decree after the Imperial defeat at Ravenna in 1512. Under the command of the Duke of Gueldres, this notorious company was outfitted in black jerkins and hose, and their armour was blackened by fire to avoid rusting. The "Black Legion" was finally destroyed at Pavia in 1525. Painted figure made of white metal, 54 mm.