{"product_id":"centurion-avre-cold-cast-bronze-military-statue-sculpture","title":"Centurion AVRE Cold Cast Bronze Military Statue | Handmade in England","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCenturion AVRE — Cold Cast Bronze Military Statue\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to breach, bulldoze, and destroy, the Centurion AVRE (Armoured Vehicle Royal Engineers) was one of the most fearsome engineering vehicles ever to enter British service. Based on the legendary Centurion Mk 5 hull, it combined a powerful bulldozer scoop with the devastating L9 Demolition Gun — purpose-built to reduce fortifications and obstacles to rubble. This cold cast bronze statue captures every rugged detail of this remarkable machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Centurion AVRE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Centurion AVRE served the Royal Engineers with distinction from the 1960s through to the Gulf War, where it played a vital role in breaching Iraqi defences during Operation Desert Storm. A true workhorse of the battlefield, it remains one of the most distinctive and respected vehicles in British military history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandcrafted in England\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach statue is individually cast, polished, and finished by hand in the North East of England by \u003cstrong\u003eOur trusted supplier\u003c\/strong\u003e. Substantial in size and weight, this is a commanding display piece that does full justice to the vehicle it represents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 9.5 inches | Width: 7 inches | Height: 9 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: Approx. 2.5kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Cold cast bronze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the North East of England\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBase Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold Cast Bronze Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — a seamless, classic finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Wood Base\u003c\/strong\u003e — adds warmth and distinction, ideal as a gift or display piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDispatch\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItems are usually dispatched within 5–7 working days. During busy periods, please allow up to 28 days — we’ll keep you informed throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Crafty Black Dog","offers":[{"title":"Cold Cast Bronze Base","offer_id":53093066768650,"sku":"mbt6","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Solid Wood Base","offer_id":53093066801418,"sku":"mbt7","price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3053\/0314\/files\/IMG_3171.jpg?v=1779546284","url":"https:\/\/thecraftyblackdog.co.uk\/products\/centurion-avre-cold-cast-bronze-military-statue-sculpture","provider":"The Crafty Black Dog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}