General Pierre Cambronne (1770-1842). Major in the Imperial Guard, he commanded the last section of the Old Guard at Waterloo. Summoned to surrender by the English, he uttered the famous phrase: “The Guard dies but does not surrender! He added a little five-letter word that the French know so well… Antique Gustave Vertunni, France, circa 1930. Solid lead figurine with removable head. “La Métallique” period. Scale 55mm to eye line. Overall height: 60 – 65mm.