Nutcracker - Wood - Vintage Erzgebirge, GDR

Vintage Nutcracker – Erzgebirge Soldier carved from wood with real fur, about 36 cm

Beautiful older nutcracker in wood in the classic soldier design, presumably from the 1970s. The figure shows a soldier in a cream-colored uniform with red shoulder areas and cuffs, gold-colored buttons, and blue trousers. He wears a tall black hat.

Particularly characteristic are the real fur appliqués on the head and chest, which give the figure its distinctive appearance. The simply designed face with the striking eyes, the gray mustache, and the red teeth completes the traditional nutcracker look.

The figure is a fine example of the folk Erzgebirge woodcraft from the DDR era. With its classic design and bold colors, it is both a decorative eye-catcher for Christmas and an interesting collectible for lovers of historical nutcrackers.

The total height is about 36 cm.

The nutcracker is in very nice preserved condition.

The real fur appliqués are age-sensitive. Due to decades of storage, the adhesive may have become porous. Please handle the hair and beard very carefully and preferably do not touch.