The James Gillespie Estate Soldiers & Cast Iron Toys Auction
An extensive grouping of eighteen Lineol and Elastolin German military camp site and bivouac figures and accessories depicts Wehrmacht soldiers relaxing and working around a field encampment. The scene features a canvas pyramidal tent topped with a small flag, a shirtless soldier washing with a cloth towel, a seated soldier shaving with a razor while looking into a handheld mirror, a cook leaning over a water bucket, a camp dog, and several musicians playing accordions or concertinas. Additional figures are shown resting or sleeping on the ground, while a small campfire accessory and a cooking tripod over an open fire pit complete the bivouac scene. Normal light wear from age and handling is present. The tent measures approximately 13 cm H, the dog measures approximately 8 cm L, and the washing soldier measures approximately 7.5 cm H from the base to the top of the head. Thirteen composite figures are in very good condition, while three are in good overall condition.
Condition: MIXED VG/G
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