Help with old toy soldier

[dirtyJohn]

I'm trying to date an old farmsite which is a forest preserve now. The foundation for the house is in the woods now. I found this behind where the house would've been. Any idea on the age? or make. It looks like the helmet or hat was a seperate piece that had a pin that connected it to the head which has a hole in the top of it. Thanks for any replies. HH

By the way the soldier appears to be made of lead. It's also about 2 1/4 inches tall

 

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[trikikiwi]

Nice find. The uniform appears to be from WW1 era, but that's all I can help with.

Mike

 

[CRUSADER]

Nice find. The uniform appears to be from WW1 era, but that's all I can help with.

Mike

Looks WWI uniform but made in 1930s I think

 

[Gypsy Heart]

I think your soldier is what is called a kneeling sniper...made by Barclay and had a tin helmet...made after 1935

 

[Angelo]

Mr. Pappagiorgio's ID lead me to this site.

http://www.proxibid.com/asp/catalog.asp?aid=11592

There's a couple of tons of lead soldiers on there. And here's a couple of pictures.

Tony

 

[dirtyJohn]

Once again I have to say it, you guys are awesome. I see the same little guy on Angelos pics. I thought the rifle barrel had snapped of and now I know. Thanks to all for repling. HH

 

[Felinepeachy]

He's not French, that's for sure. You know, since he's prepared to fight and all.

 

[PBK]

Looks like a post-1935 Barclay sniper, short stride, missing his doughboy helmet and a bit of the rifle barrel.

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