cleaned , sharper photo of WWI lead soldier for those who may be interested

[lorraine]

Hi again,

I love history of all eras, but WWI is my favorite , so I was pleased to retrieve this lead toy soldier from the "muddy flats" yesterday .

I soaked it overnight in olive oil, and then gently scrubbed the loose dirt off of it. Unfortunately, it looks like the feet are not intact . It must have been in the salt water a long, long time.

Tried to find one of the same on the net, but could not find one in the many collections that I researched.

Here's a couple of clearer, cleaner photos of this brave young WWI soldier in prayer...I think he may be laying on his roll up bed, but not sure.

Thanks for looking
Lorraine

 

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[Golden oaks]

That is an unique posture for a toy soldier! I hope someone can uncover the mystery of when and who made your lead doughboy! could it possibly be a type of miner

 

[OBN]

Love the Lead toys, special from the early years. Cool that it still has the paint on it.. I don't think any of the ones I've found have...

 

[lorraine]

I'm not sure:

here is a pic of the back of his jacket: it looks to have flared -out sections

That is an unique posture for a toy soldier! I hope someone can uncover the mystery of when and who made your lead doughboy! could it possibly be a type of miner

 

[lookindown]

Cool...

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[G.I.B.]

Thanks, that was a very nice find. Makes me wonder how that particular piece got lost in the sand and surf.

It's not like it's a toy...

 

[SonnyFl]

You did a great job Lorraine! Hope you find the origin of it.

 

[fongu]

Maybe he's under fire? Great find, Lorraine. Glad you're getting out.

 

[RustyGold]

That is a very interesting find Lorraine. Soldier in Prayer? I wonder if ebay or etsy would have any?

 

[s.c.shooter]

Nice find! I also find WW1 fascinating. I've read quite a few books on it. I remember one dark night in Afghanistan as I was walking through a small trench and watching the snow flakes drift over the razor wire on top of it and thinking that this must have been what it was like in WW1. I have one of the lead soldiers but I had to buy mine at a flea market. Hope to find one someday.

 

[vision quest]

Nice find. I've seen similar lead soldiers in that position that had a machine gun either attached or placed in front of the figure.