The Police Officer Ornament
is 5 inches tall. Along with his Police Uniform, he has his weapon and his baton at his side. It will hang from a gold cord or stand alone on a shelf. This Policeman Nutcracker Ornaments consists of a dark blue hat with gold glitter, dark blue jacket with gold glitter pockets, collar and patches on his sleeves. These Christmas Nutcracker Decorations belt are black with gold glitter buckle, dark blue trousers with blue shoes. His black weapon is in his right hand and his baton is hanging from his left hand. He stands on a small round wooden base painted white with red glitter stripes around the side. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

How Nutcrackers Came to America.
Nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions, authentic costumes, and enigmatic charm. However, nutcrackers also possess a rich history that goes back about 300 years. Nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an abundance of stories and legends of the past. Although nutcrackers have been around forages, they were not always the collectible items as we know them today. In fact, nutcrackers only became popular in the United States about 50 years ago. Select this link to view our Large Nutcrackers.
The practice of collecting nutcrackers in the United States began in the early 1950’s. Many of the GI's who were in Germany during World War II visited open air fairs or markets in Germany. It was there that they discovered a sturdy and intriguing companion in the nutcracker. When the soldiers returned home after the war, a new comrade accompanied them. Strengthened by the nutcracker’s ability to ward off evil from its owners, the soldiers brought a figure of power and protection to their families and loved ones. And so, the nutcrackers with their rich heritage had arrived in the United States, and were here to stay. Check out all our Nutcracker Ornaments for the holidays.