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World War I Christmas Ornament - Head of a German Soldier in a Helmet
From €66.44
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€66.44
You are presented with an extremely rare and moving Christmas ornament from the period of World War I, originating from Germany. This is a miniature, figural representation of a soldier's head in a characteristic helmet, most likely modeled on a Pickelhaube or an early steel helmet. This object is much more than a decoration – it is a material trace of history, emotions, and hopes of families whose loved ones spent the holidays at the front.
Such ornaments, often handmade from stuffed canvas, wood, tin, or papier-mâché, were hung on Christmas trees in German homes during the Great War. They were an expression of concern, remembrance, and prayer for the safe return of soldiers. They were also a form of patriotic demonstration in a difficult time.
Details and Condition:
- Origin: Germany, World War I period (1914-1918).
- Type: Christmas ornament, figural.
- Motif: Head of a soldier in a helmet.
- Uniqueness: This is an authentic historical object (militaria, folklore), not a modern replica. Its collector value is very high due to the fragility of the materials and the emotional context.
