We are delighted to offer this vintage, Erzebirge Expertic Solid Wood, Hand Crafted in the German Democratic Republic "The Admiral" Nutcracker.

The Admiral has a white bulbous hat with narrow navy blue banding accented with a gold anchor painted on the front and a gold cord. His dress blue jacket has two rows of gold buttons, his sleeves accented with white cuffs bearing 4 gold "braids". The jacket is belted with a black belt and gold buckle. His trousers are white with a single gold pin stripe on the side. His shoes are black. The base is painted a dove gray.

The under side of the Vintage Erzebirge Expertic GDR The Admiral Nutcracker is marked ini a circle with; "Handcraft Erzebirge, Expertic, Made In German democratic Republic".

The Vintage Erzebirge Expertic GDR The Admiral Nutcracker stands 10-5/8 inches in height. The base measures 3-1/8 inches in length, 2-1/2 inches in width.

The Vintage Erzebirge Expertic GDR The Admiral Nutcracker is defect free.

We ship the day after payment is received using Insured Priority Mail with Delivery Confirmation. Parcels are generally received in 2-3 days depending on your location.

About Nutcrackers

The Nutcracker was first developed around 1870 and is nowadays one of the most famous representatives of the Erzgebirge. Often the Nutcracker is the image of authorities from the past. Especially kings, soldiers and gendarmes are often used as a model. At that time the population was dependent on the benevolence of the authorities and tried to express some protest by giving the Nutcrackers a grim look. His energetic face makes him look very powerful.

The Nutcracker is usually standing on a base and is manufactured in over 100 work procedures generally from fir wood. The used colors are often bright and shining.

Nutcrackers can be found on Christmas Markets and in stores around the world. Since most Erzgebirge workshops produce Nutcrackers there are hundreds of different models obtainable.

A great German Gift of lasting value - traditionally handcrafted with skill and heart.