Op Banner figurine with SLR (limited edition 800)

Northern Ireland bronzed figurine with SLR

Operation Banner

Northern Ireland Figurine (7”)

In cold cast bronze

Exclusively produced by Crowsfoot and sculpted with the finest detail by Jim Kelsey

Each figurine is on its own base and inscribed:-

Operation Banner

Northern Ireland

1969 - 2007

(limited edition 800)

Over 300,000 troops served in Northern Ireland since 1969 and I have found nothing on the market that commemorates Operation Banner.

Each figurine comes in its own box and is contained in a 2 piece polystyrene block for protection in the post.

The beret has an impression of a cap badge rather than a specific cap badge, which is in keeping with the cloth badges or badges being painted black for operational tours of Northern Ireland.

The number of figurines, at this time, is fairly limited, so place your order now to secure your exclusive figurine. You cannot buy these anywhere else! First come, first served!

Operation Banner was the Operational name for the British Armed Forces' campaign in Northern Ireland between August 1969 and July 2007, initially at the request of the then Unionists government of Northern Ireland in support to the Royal Ulster Constabulary (RUC) (1972–2001), and later to the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) (2001–2007). Its role was to engage in counter-terrorism and public order operations in response to the troubles, and to assist the British Government in its objective of restoring normality in Northern Ireland. It has since been replaced by Operation Helvetic, the reduced force levels in a much more peaceful province; the support was primarily from the British Army, with the Royal Air Force providing helicopter support as required. The operation ended at midnight on 31 July 2007, making it the longest continuous deployment in the British Army's history, lasting some thirty-eight years.