Royal Doulton Figurine Lifegaurd HN2781

The Life Guard (HN2781) was issued by Royal Doulton from 1992 to 1995, standing 9.5 inches tall. The subject is a trooper of the Life Guards, one of the two regiments of the Household Cavalry — the senior regiment of the British Army and among the most visually commanding in the world. The figure presents the full ceremonial dress for which the Life Guards are famous: scarlet tunic, polished steel cuirass, and the distinctive white-plumed helmet that has defined the regiment's appearance on state occasions for centuries.

As a subject for a Doulton figurine the Life Guard is a natural fit — ceremonial military figures have always drawn collectors to the HN series, and the Household Cavalry in particular carries an authority and recognisability that transcends purely military interest. The scarlet and steel of the uniform translate exceptionally well into the hand-painted bone china medium, the contrast of colours and textures giving the piece strong visual presence.

Production closed in 1995 after just three years, making clean examples harder to come by than the short run might suggest. Collectors drawn to British military and ceremonial subjects treat this one as a genuine find.

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