{"product_id":"figurine-soldat-napoleonien-plomb-vintage-uniforme-vert-blanc-armee-empire","title":"Vintage lead Napoleonic soldier figurine green white uniform army empire","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis figurine depicts a Napoleonic-era soldier, made of lead, as indicated by the keywords. The piece features a character in military uniform, standing on a rectangular base. The soldier wears a green jacket with white facings, light-colored trousers, and high black boots, typical of infantry uniforms of the Empire. His head is covered with a black shako, an emblematic accessory of Napoleonic troops. He holds a rifle vertically against his left shoulder, his right hand firmly resting along his body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original paint, in shades of green, white, black, and brown, is still visible, although there are signs of wear and missing paint on the sleeve and base, indicative of an old object. The soldier's face is stylized, with accentuated details on his sideburns and expression. The figurine is cast in a single piece, without moving parts, with a matte finish, typical of old lead figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe rectangular and rough-looking base ensures the figurine's stability. No inscription, mark, or reference is visible on the photographed side. The whole exudes an authentic charm, illustrating the tradition of hand-painted lead soldiers, popular in the first half of the 20th century and sought after for their historical evocation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe soldier's at-attention posture recalls the discipline of the imperial era. The details of the rifle, shako, and crossed straps demonstrate a quest for accuracy in the uniform's representation. The colors used are faithful to the iconography of the line infantry regiments under Napoleon I.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item sold as is. Visible paint wear, localized flaking particularly on the left sleeve and base. The whole remains stable and legible, with no apparent cracks on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Napoleonic lead figurines come from a tradition dating back to the 19th century, when the first miniature soldiers were handmade to serve as both toys and military demonstration objects. They became an educational tool for military history and the evolution of uniforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique and collectible items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: Napoleonic lead figurine, empire soldier, miniature military, antique army figurine, toy soldier, hand-painted lead, lead soldier, period figurine, green white uniform, Napoleonic shako, empire figurine, vintage lead soldier\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256998318407,"sku":"bafc22c4-2b7e-4887-b15d-b75d0a71fe0d","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_ecf3228f-c358-4297-a9f6-a51c0fa06f33.jpg?v=1782801480","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/figurine-soldat-napoleonien-plomb-vintage-uniforme-vert-blanc-armee-empire","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}