
This is a "grail" set of mine. When I was a kid, I had a copy of Andrew Rose' book "Toy Soldiers". Full of photos and great descriptions. Most of the stuff captured in the book are older lines that were before my time.
This boat set is featured on the last page, which at the time featured "new" toy soldiers (c.1980s).
I since learned this was a set exclusive to "Under Two Flags" in London, a store which sadly I never had the pleasure of visiting (or knowing about, other than the mention of it in the description of this set). It features four R.N. Sailors in a launch and four infantrymen c.1870s/1880s. It's a cracking set and I am glad to have it finally!
There is still loads to get......don't give up now!
Chris