The figurine 'Camel Corps' is of an Australian Soldier sitting on top of a camel. He has a rifle across his knees Limited Edition Bronze look resin. 18 cm wide and 25.5 cm high approx The Corps was founded in January, 1916. It attained its full strength in December that year. In May, 1918 it was reduced in strength to a single battalion. The Corps was formally disbanded in May, 1919. Four companies of camel mounted infantry were formed from volunteers from the Australian infantry returned from Gallipoli. Camels had been imported into Australia during the nineteenth century for transport purposes in some desert regions, and some of the volunteers (especially from Western Australia) were already experienced camel jockeys and handlers.(Wikipedia)