The origin of Durso can be traced back to 1938 when arranger Louis-Félicien Durso partnered with sculptor Fritz Wissinger and first introduced miniature toy soldiers into the market. Situated in Liège, Belgium, Durso's early days were occupied with making lifelike military miniatures, ranging from manning horses to firing canons. Despite the initial challenges of the Second World War, Durso managed to overcome these hurdles, and its toys not only gained popularity but also became synonymous with resilience and determination. An interesting fact about Durso is that its toy soldiers often depicted not just soldiers but civilians such as farmers and musicians, reflecting more of daily life in the era of those uniforms.