anders - Toy soldier - 1940-1950

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Nicolas Charara
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Estimate  € 220 - € 250
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Description from the seller

Offered is a rare group of nine antique German composite soldiers, dating from the First World War / interwar period (circa 1915–1925).

The figures depict German infantry soldiers with gas masks and rifles, complete with equipment and backpacks. This depiction refers to gas warfare during World War I and is less common than standard infantry figures.

Specifications
• Material: composite (lightweight)
Origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: probably Elastolin (Hausser) or similar
• Period: ca. 1915–1925
hand-labeled
• Original green feet

State:
• 7 figures in good original condition
• 2 figures damaged (cracks/breakage, see photos)
• Normal wear appropriate for age
• Not restored, not overpainted

Sold as shown.
Photos are part of the description.

Special
The gas mask version is collectible.
• Beautiful as a group for a WWI collector or diorama
• Original material from the early 20th century

Offered is a rare group of nine antique German composite soldiers, dating from the First World War / interwar period (circa 1915–1925).

The figures depict German infantry soldiers with gas masks and rifles, complete with equipment and backpacks. This depiction refers to gas warfare during World War I and is less common than standard infantry figures.

Specifications
• Material: composite (lightweight)
Origin: Germany
• Manufacturer: probably Elastolin (Hausser) or similar
• Period: ca. 1915–1925
hand-labeled
• Original green feet

State:
• 7 figures in good original condition
• 2 figures damaged (cracks/breakage, see photos)
• Normal wear appropriate for age
• Not restored, not overpainted

Sold as shown.
Photos are part of the description.

Special
The gas mask version is collectible.
• Beautiful as a group for a WWI collector or diorama
• Original material from the early 20th century

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
anders
Period
1940-1950
Condition
Good
Packaging
In replacement packaging
Material
Zinc
Scale
1:32
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