The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction
Six Elastolin and Lineol German border sentry and infantry figures include an SS officer in a black greatcoat and visor cap standing at attention, a sentry in a winter coat holding a rifle at the ready, and a metal border guard sentry box painted with black, red, and gold diagonal stripes. The group also includes an advancing bugler holding a signal horn low, a standing bugler blowing a brass horn, and an officer in a round flared steel helmet standing with one hand on his hip. Normal light wear from age and handling is present. The guardhouse measures approximately 11 cm H, while the figures range from approximately 6.5 cm to 7.5 cm H from the base to the top of the head. Four figures are in very good condition, while two are in good overall condition.
Condition: MIXED VG/G
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