This Glass Nutcracker Ornament Set
consists of a Set of 3 that are 3½ inches tall and is part of the Kurt Adler Medallion Collection. This Christmas Ornament Sets includes 3 Glass Nutcrackers. The first Glass Nutcracker Ornament has a gold crown with black center cap, red jacket with gold epaulettes, white decorations on the front and black belt with gold glitter buckle. The trousers of these Nutcracker Ornaments are gold with green glitter cuffs and his boots are black with gold glitter laces. The second Glass Nutcracker Ornament has a tall red crown with gold glitter decorations and green band. His jacket is red with green epaulettes, blue cuffs and gold glitter decorations. His trousers are gold with green and white stripes, red glitter cuffs and his boots are black. The third Glass Nutcracker Ornament has a green crown with clear and red acrylic bead accents on the points and gold center cap. His jacket is red with gold glitter epaulettes, cuffs and trim. His trousers are green and his boots are black with red and gold glitter tops. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.

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.

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.