Ornaments, British Policeman, Felt Applique with Sequins, Japan, Vintage 1950s

A dapper British policeman in deep navy felt, trimmed with white cord and gold sequins.

• Materials: Fabric
• Dimensions: Approx. 6" tall, 4.5" wide
• Origin: Japan
• Era: Vintage, 1950s
• Condition: Vintage condition — all sequins intact; one boot seam was never fully stitched, though stuffing remains in place. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

Mid-century Japan exported a wide range of whimsical felt figures for the Christmas trade, and this "bobby" is a rare character find — a thick mustache, sequined buttons, and a gold cord for hanging make him a standout piece of holiday kitsch.

A fun, conversation-starting addition to a tree, or tied onto a gift for an Anglophile or novelty ornament collector.

Novelty felt figures were a specialty of Japan's postwar export trade, with factories producing everything from Santas to soldiers to international characters like this policeman for the American gift market — reflecting mid-century America's fascination with imported, "exotic" holiday charm.

Browse our shop for more rare felt and fabric ornaments from this same era to round out a kitsch holiday collection.