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Battle of Britain 50th Anniversary Ashmor Porcelain Figurine, The Faithful Erk - An Ashmor hand-painted porcelain commemorative figurine titled The Faithful Erk, depicting a member of the Royal Air Force ground crew during the Battle of Britain. The figure is posed dynamically on a naturalistic rock and grass-effect base, dressed in a dark RAF tunic with corporal rank chevrons, a brown jerkin, a field service side cap, and black boots, whilst holding a parachute pack. The underside of the base features an extensive printed transfer including the Royal Air Force crest and motto PER ARDUA AD ASTRA, along with a dedication for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Britain, 10th July to 31st October 1940. It includes a quote from Winston Churchill dated 18th June 1940 ending with the phrase This was their finest hour. The marks include MODEL NO. 265, the ASHMOR name and stylised dolphin logo, WORCESTER ENGLAND, and a note stating it is A LIMITED EDITION OF 500 PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR HISTORY IN PORCELAIN. A handwritten edition number 94 and decorator initials TM are also present. Height: 29.2 cm.