These Nutcracker King Decorations and Figurines
are 24 inches tall and stand on a red square base trimmed with gold glitter. The Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers uniform consists of a blue, red and gold jacket, red pants and tall black boots. The outer part of his jacket is a blue velvet material with a glittery red and gold center trimmed with a gold lace and small clear plastic jewels in a gold setting running down the lining of his jacket. His belt is made out of a red and gold lace with clear plastic jewels. This Wooden Nutcrackers Soldiers epaulets are glittery green and gold stripped with gold cuffs that are dazzled with silver beaded half loop design with a clear jewel in a silver setting placed in the center of each loop. The Nutcracker King Decorations and Figurines Kepi style hat is red with glittery green zigzag design, trimmed with gold and has a red plastic jewel in the center of each triangle. Red trousers and tall black boots with gold criss cross laces finish off this Wooden Nutcrackers uniform. This Kurt Adler 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.