The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction
A substantial grouping of fifteen Elastolin and Lineol German military band and guard figures combines ceremonial troops with a varied musical corps. The lot includes a standard bearer holding a draped swastika Reichskriegsflagge, a saluting officer, guard infantrymen standing at attention or marching with shouldered rifles, a bass drummer, and a side snare drummer. The musical contingent features a glockenspiel lyre player, a cymbalist striking cymbals, a horn player blowing a trumpet, a fifer, a clarinetist, and an oboe player. Normal light wear from age and handling is present. The figures measure approximately 7 cm to 7.5 cm H from the base to the top of the head. Four figures are in good overall condition.
Condition: VERY GOOD
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