Kewpie Soldier with Black Parade Helmet and Weapons

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4.5" (11 cm.) All-bisque one-piece Kewpie in standing pose, with right arm clasping a brown rifle, and left hand resting atop his silver-tipped knife, wide black belt, black Prussian helmet with gold eagle and final designs, and side-glancing eyes and blue wings. Excellent condition. Germany, c. 1915, from Rose O'Neill designs, with variation in hand positions and weapons from #103 and 105.