BBA103 - Standing Medic Conte American Civil War Massachusetts in the early morning

Massachusetts in the early morning hours of 19 April 1775 to await the oncoming Redcoats

5" Wide1/30 Scale

were worn in the summer and were used to cover the white parade breeches and gaiters when on maneuvers

The M79 got its “Blooper” nickname from the sound it made as it fired

BBA103 - Standing Medic Conte American Civil War Massachusetts in the early morningWherever any American, GI fought he could be sure a Medic would be close by. The emphasis placed on rapid battle field medical care and attention as well as the ready availability of modern medicines such as penicillin and sulphonamides, dramatically reduced the rate of death among wounded soldiers to less than 5 per cent half of the WW1 rate! Our hard working Medic, usually nicknamed 'Doc', enjoys a well earned 'smoke' before joining the rest of his