British & French Infantry Hollow-cast Soldiers, Identified

From the collection of Robin Bannerman. Click to enlarge.

Mike Niederman explains:

"The 2 figures marching at trail (one missing hand and rifle) are from set 258 {British} Infantry in Steel Helmets and Gas Masks. Issued 1928-40. The tan uniform and grey helmet point to an early version.
The gas-masked French infantryman I can't place, but he's not a Britains issue."

Comments

[Isabella Bannerman]

Here's a photo from wikipedia that might help identify the toys. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Vickers_machine_gun_crew_with_gas_masks.jpg

[Mike Niederman]

The 2 figures marching at trail (one missing hand and rifle) are from set 258 {British} Infantry in Steel Helmets and Gas Masks. Issued 1928-40. The tan uniform and grey helmet point to an early version.
The gas-masked French infantryman I can't place, but he's not a Britains issue.