The Blue and Gold Nutcracker Guard is 14 inches tall and stands on a metallic blue with gold trim square base. The Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers are wearing an elegant metallic blue uniform. His jacket has a decorative navy blue and gold ribbon going down the front with gold cuffs. Our Christmas Nutcracker Decorations are wearing a tall black Kepi style hat with a white plume attached to a yellow plastic jewel. His trousers are blue with knee high white socks with black shoes that match his black belt. The Wooden Nutcracker Guard is ready for battle holding a gold battle axe in his right hand. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

The Story of The Nutcracker
The combination of a useful tool and a figural form with a human appearance was well accepted by the mid 18th century. In the toy making center of Sonneberg, in the Thuringian Forest, there was mention in 1735 of nut biters that operated according to the principles of leverage. These nut biters were described as sturdy, energetic forms with large heads. Two moving arms on the back of the head allowed the lower jaw to push the nut against the upper jaw. In a carnival parade in 1783, students from Freisingen, Germany presented large models of Berchtesgaden wares, including a nut biter in the form of a little man whose mouth and stomach were one and the same. Select this link to view our Christmas Nutcrackers Village People.

Battle Axe.
A battle axe is an axe specifically designed as a weapon. Battle axes were specialized versions of utility axes. Many were suitable for use in one hand, while others were larger and were wielded two handed. Axes designed for warfare ranged in weight from just over 1 to 6 pounds and in length from just over 1 to 5 feet, such as the Danish axe or the sparth axe. Through the course of human history, commonplace objects have been pressed into service as weapons. Axes are no exception. Besides axes designed for combat, there were many axes that were both tools and weapons. Axes could be designed as throwing weapons as well. Axes were always cheaper than swords and far more available. Select this link to view our Christmas Ornament Sets for the holidays.