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Tradition of London of Tradition of London writes:

The Arab Legion, Jordan 1920-1956

The Arab Legion

T54623 Officer, T54624 Senior Officer, T54625 Drummer, T54626 Bren Gunner and T54627 Private

In October 1920, after taking over the Transjordan region, the United Kingdom formed a unit of 150 men called the "Mobile Force" under the command of Captain Frederick Gerard Peake to defend the territory against both internal and external threats. The Legion was based in Zarqa, and 80% of its men were the local Chechens.

The Arab Legion was financed by Britain and commanded by British officers. The force was formed as a police force to keep order among the tribes of Transjordan and to guard the important Jerusalem-Amman road.

In Jordan 1939, John Bagot Glubb, better known as Glubb Pasha, became the Legion's commander (along with Major General Abdul Qadir Pasha Al Jundi as his deputy commander) - both transformed it into the best-trained Arab army.

During World War II, The Arab Legion took part in the British war effort against pro-Axis forces in the Middle East Theatre. By then, the force had grown to 1,600 men.

54mm Model Soldiers

All the figures are made from white metal, and are available as unpainted kit, castings all with painting instructions and color photo. They can also be supplied fully hand painted in matt.

Price Painted each £39.35 GBP
Price Kit/Casting each £10.85 GBP

For further information, contact the shop at shop@traditionoflondon.com.

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