Moustached Royal Soldier Figurine with Gold Epaulettes - Red

This moustached royal soldier figurine stands guard in a bright red uniform, made in the traditional nutcracker style that has belonged to Christmas for generations. He wears a tall red hat with a gold crest at the front, gold fringed epaulettes on both shoulders, a black sash across his chest and a black belt above a band of raised gold scrollwork. White trousers, glossy black boots and a neat brown moustache finish the look, and in one hand he holds a black baton topped with gold. He is made of resin, also known as polystone, and measures 20cm tall, 9cm wide and 6cm deep, standing on a round red base.

At 20cm tall he is sized for a mantelpiece, a bookshelf, a sideboard or a windowsill, where he holds his own without crowding the space around him. He sits happily at the end of a row of cards, beside a small tree or among greenery and baubles on a festive table, and he is just as at home on a hallway console where guests arrive. The red, gold and black uniform suits a traditional Christmas scheme, and because his back is painted and detailed too, he looks as good from behind as from the front, so he can stand in the middle of a table. As a Christmas gift he is a cheerful choice for anyone who loves classic decorations and brings out the same favourites every year.

He is a single moulded figure on a flat round base, so he stands on his own with no assembly and no batteries. As a decorative piece rather than a toy, he is best kept on a shelf out of reach of small hands. To care for him, dust with a soft dry cloth and keep him indoors. Wrapped in tissue, he makes a gift to unpack each December.

How big is the royal soldier figurine?

He stands 20cm tall, 9cm wide and 6cm deep. That size sits comfortably on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, sideboard or windowsill.

What is the soldier figurine made of?

The figurine is made of resin, also called polystone. It has a glossy red finish with painted gold, black and white details.

Is it a working nutcracker?

No. He is a decorative figurine in the traditional nutcracker style, with no lever or moving jaw. He is made to display, not to crack nuts.

Does the figurine need fixing in place?

No. He stands freely on his flat round red base, so you can set him on any level surface without fixings or assembly.

How do I clean the figurine?

Dust him gently with a soft dry cloth to keep the gold and the glossy red looking bright, and keep him indoors away from damp.

Would he make a good Christmas gift?

Yes. His classic red and gold uniform makes him a cheerful Christmas gift for anyone who loves traditional festive decorations.