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Soldiers

Date1840-1870

OriginEurope, Germany

MediumComposition, wood, and paper

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8in. (13.7cm)

Credit LineGift of Anonymous Donors

Object number1971-854,2-5

DescriptionThe figures appear to be in military costume dating about 1840s or 1850s. The five of them wear blue hats with flat tops and red braid and a gold eagle, blue jackets with red trim, and white pants. One figure has gold epaulettes while the other four have paper cross straps. These four also hold rifles and two of these have swords. All five have white breast pieces.

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