German Composition Toy Soldier "Present Arms" by LINEOIL, circa 1930's. 3 1/2” tall. These are composition material (kaolin, saw dust and hide glue paste over wire armature) which is formed in molds and baked. They were often famed out as piece work to Haus Fraus to be hand painted to strict quality standards. The Lineol brand is top tier in German Composition with Elastolin close behind. This example has extra nice details; eye lashes and brows, and uniform piping and buttons. It has about 90% of it’s original paint remaining, with wear to elbows, and flesh color at the neck. An extra nicely modeled and painted figure by LINEOL. Price: $32.00 (ref. C-4)