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Artist/Maker (German, 1904–1983)

Soldier throwing grenade

1930-1940
Composition, paint
Overall: 2 3/4 × 3 × 3/4 in. (7 × 7.6 × 1.9 cm)
Jerni Collection, acquired with generous support from Bloomberg Philanthropies, Richard Gilder, and an anonymous donor
2014.31.4399
DescriptionWWI soldier figure. Soldier throwing grenade. Composition. Preparing to throw something. Brown uniform, carrying gun on back, gas mask over face.
MarkingsImpressed on bottom of base: "ELASTOLIN / GERMANY".
ClassificationsTOYS
WWI German soldier throwing stick grenade
O. & M. Hausser
1916-1930
2014.31.4920.4ab
Grenade thrower with gas mask
Barclay
1930-1945
2014.31.4410.12
Soldier carrying wounded
O. & M. Hausser
1914-1925
2014.31.4754.7
German soldier marching with rifle
O. & M. Hausser
1930-1940
2014.31.4403
German soldier marching with rifle
O. & M. Hausser
1930-1940
2014.31.4401
German soldier marching with rifle
O. & M. Hausser
1930-1940
2014.31.4402
Soldier with pickaxe
O. & M. Hausser
1914-1925
2014.31.4754.11
WWI British grenadier throwing grenade
Unidentified maker
2017.27.228.5
Wounded soldier
O. & M. Hausser
1914-1925
2014.31.4754.10
Wounded soldier prone
O. & M. Hausser
1914-1925
2014.31.4754.8