Many Australian officers who commanded militia units in the far flung corners of New Guinea and its surrounding islands were veterans of World War I but had spent decades in civilian trades. By 1943, most officers were either AIF veterans of the campaigns in the Middle East and North Africa or hard-pressed militiamen who had learned their trade on the front lines in New Guinea.

Blister pack containing three metal miniatures:

• HQ miniatures, perfect for a command unit in an Australian force
• Could be used as officers in any type of Australian unit from Jungle division to Papuan Infantry
• Contains two NCOs and one officer

These miniatures require assembly and are supplied unpainted.