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German Felt Soldier by Steiff with Original Buttons and Vibrant Costume
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$7,000
sold
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Description
20" (51 cm.) Firmly-pressed felt swivel head with center seam,brown glass eyes,painted facial features with downcast lips,stitched ears with blush detail,detail of brown hair from beneath the attached cap,jointing at shoulders and hips of elongated slender body,large feet and hands with separated thumbs. Condition: generally excellent. Marks: Steiff (button in ear). Comments: Steiff,circa 1915,from their extensive line of soldiers of all nations. Value Points: vibrant original colors of the original navy blue and red Chevauxleger uniform trimmed with brass buttons,cap medallion and having knee-high boots; an antique Tuck postcard featuring a group of these Steiff soldiers is included.