This minifigure represents a soldier from the Chinese Beiyang Army (北洋军, Běiyáng Jūn). This was the dominant, Western-style military force in China during the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republican period, which led into the turbulent Warlord Era (c. 1912-1928). This character is a generic representation of an infantryman from this pivotal period of Chinese history.
His uniform and equipment are characteristic of the Beiyang-era armies that fought for control of China.
The item in the picture is a single, detailed toy minifigure:
- He is wearing the distinctive light blue-grey uniform that was commonly used by the Beiyang Army and the warlord factions that emerged from it. The tunic features a high, stiff collar.
- A key historical detail is the pentagonal collar tab. In this case, it is red and printed with what appears to be a unit number, “131.”
- He has detailed printed equipment, including a brown leather belt with a cross-strap and ammunition pouches.
- The figure is depicted hatless, but has a printed chinstrap for a helmet or cap. His face is printed with a shouting expression and a cut on his cheek, indicating he is in the middle of a battle.
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