The Radiant Soldier with Battle Axe
stands 15 inches tall. These Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers are wearing a black, gold and red stove pipe style hat with a black brim. His jacket is glittery red jacket with gold fringe epaulets, cuffs, and collar. He has a black trim on the front of his jackets with a black belt and blue plastic jewels in a gold setting on both sides of his jacket. This Christmas Nutcracker Decorations uniform is finished off with glittery emerald trousers, gold cuffs and black boots. The Guardsman is holding a silver and gold Battle Axe in his right hand that is almost as tall as he is. Select to see a complete listing of our wonderful 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 Fisherman Nutcrackers.

Grenadier Soldiers.
The wide hats with broad brims characteristic of infantry during the late 17th century were discarded and replaced with caps. This was originally to allow the grenadier to sling his musket over his back with greater ease while throwing grenades (initially, only these troops were provided with slings). Additionally, a brimless hat permitted the grenadier greater ease in throwing the grenade overhand. By 1700, grenadiers in the English and other armies had adopted a cap in the shape of a bishop's mitre, usually decorated with the regimental insignia in embroidered cloth. In addition to grenades, they were equipped with contemporary long arms. The uniform included a belt tube that held the match for lighting the fuse; this feature was retained in later grenadier uniforms. Select this link to view our Nutcracker Ornaments.