The King Nutcracker with Battle Axe
is 24 inches tall and stands on a red with gold trim square base. Our Christmas Nutcracker Decorations gold crown has red, green and clear plastic jewels at each point with a blue and light blue striped top. His crown also has a red band on the bottom and a gold finial on top. The nutcracker figures jacket is red with navy blue and gold cuffs and epaulets and a gold collar. It has blue and green stripes on the front with clear plastic jewels and a gold design at the jackets bottom. These Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers trousers are glittery navy blue with gold cuffs and tall black boots with a gold design on the front. Our charming Christmas Nutcracker is holding a gold Battle Axe in his right hand. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

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.

Military Uniform History:
It is unclear when the first military uniforms were developed, and for what purpose. Uniforms are typically a sign of well-organized military forces equipped by a central authority. It is important to distinguish between uniforms and ethnic dress. If a particular race or culture favored a distinctive dress style that could easily create the impression of uniformly dressed warriors. Select to learn more about Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers. The colorful clothing of the Hungarian hussars became the uniform of hussar units all over Europe. Soldiers could also develop their own fashions, which set them apart from civilians. The clothing of the German Landsknechte of the 16th century is an example of distinctive military fashion. There are a few recorded attempts at uniform dress in antiquity, going beyond the similarity to be expected of ethnic or tribal dress. One example is the Spanish infantry of Hannibal who wore white tunics with crimson edgings. Another is the Spartan helot in his red garment. Select to find more Nutcracker Decorations ideas for the holidays.