A little toy soldier drummer boy, dressed in red, white, and gold, marches in step with the mid-century marching band. A cheerful, collectible piece for the tree or a holiday display.
- Maker: Unknown
- Materials: Cardboard, felt, spun cotton
- Dimensions: 6" tall
- Origin: Japan
- Era: Vintage, 1950s–1960s
- Condition: Very good vintage. Missing both drumsticks. Wear consistent with age and use. The face, hat, and drum details are all present. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
He stands at attention in a red, white, and gold uniform, with his face, hat, and drum details all intact. Cardboard, felt, and spun cotton give him the soft handmade look prized in mid-century Japanese ornaments. The drumsticks that once rested in his hands are missing.
A fun gift for vintage Christmas ornament collectors, toy soldier fans, and anyone building a nostalgic marching band display. These are highly collectible, and he's a true collector's item.
In the decades after World War II, Japan was a leading source of inexpensive Christmas ornaments sold in American five-and-dime stores. Makers used lightweight materials like cardboard, felt, and spun cotton to produce toy soldiers and marching bands in cheerful holiday colors. Many were unmarked, as this one is.
Browse our shop for more vintage toy soldier ornaments, like our Drum Major head and Trumpet Player head, to round out your collection.
