Scottish Soldier Nutcracker 14" Nutcracker Village 2004

Nutcracker Village Toy Soldier Scottish Uniform with Kilt & Tall Fur Hat This figurine is part of the "Nutcracker Village" collection, which features various characters and themes, often celebrating different cultures or historical figures. It is a "Scottish Soldier," indicating a design inspired by Scottish military attire or traditions. It is in overall excellent condition with the exception of 2 items: his left epaulet is missing and he has some missing paint on his knee. Please see photos for details. Nutcracker dolls are a popular Christmas decoration symbolizing good luck and believed to ward off evil spirits in German tradition. While historically functional for cracking nuts, many modern nutcracker dolls are primarily decorative and do not crack nuts. The tradition of nutcrackers dates back centuries, with the wooden soldier design becoming prominent in the last 200 years.