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A mid-century Japanese import, this drum major's satin ball head is dressed for the occasion with a green flocked hat and gold tinsel plume.
Materials: Satin ball, fabric
Dimensions: 4.25" long (6.5" with hat plume)
Origin: Japan
Era: Vintage, 1950s
Condition: Very good vintage condition — one tiny piece of foil missing from the hat flower. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.
His hat is topped with a gold tinsel plume, an embossed gold foil flower at center, and a red velvet ribbon cinched beneath his chin, all finished with gold cording. It's the kind of ornament that carries real presence on a tree, equally at home in a full mid-century display or as a single standout piece.
A charming addition to a Christmas tree or tucked into a gift for the collector who loves a bit of kitsch with their vintage.
Satin ball head ornaments with elaborate flocked and foil-trimmed "costumes" were a popular mid-century Japanese export style, essentially dressing up a simple ball form into a character piece. Marching band and toy soldier themes were especially common, tying into the parade and holiday pageantry imagery popular at the time.
Browse our shop for more toy soldier and marching band-themed ornaments.
