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**Vintage Erzgebirge Expertic \"Natur Kl.\" (Natural King) 11\" Wooden Nutcracker**Up for sale is an authentic, highly collectible vintage German nutcracker handcrafted in the historic Erzgebirge region during the GDR/East Germany era. This is the \"Natur Kl.\" (Natural King / Natural Soldier) model featuring a beautiful stained natural wood-grain finish and the iconic carved snowflake emblem embedded on his hat. **Item Features & Details:**
* **Brand/Maker:** Expertic (Original Erzgebirge Volkskunst)
* **Model:** Natur Kl. (Natural King) / Model #01262 / 12612
* **Height:** Approx. 11 inches tall
* **Origin:** Made in the German Democratic Republic (East Germany / GDR)
* **Materials:** Turn-milled natural wood body, hand-painted details, and plush white faux-fur hair/beard accents.**Condition Report:**
* **Nutcracker:** Excellent vintage condition. The wood grain is gorgeous with rich coloration. Painted uniform accents, eyes, and moustache are crisp. Faux-fur hair and beard are full, fluffy, and securely attached. The mechanisms function perfectly.
* **Maker\'s Label:** The original red-and-white paper \"Expertic / Made in German Democratic Republic\" baseline sticker is 100% complete and completely intact on the bottom.
* **Box:** Includes the original vintage cardboard storage box featuring the matching manufacturer stamp and handwritten product label. The box shows typical shelf wear and aging consistent with its vintage era, which adds great character and provenance.Ships promptly and securely packed to preserve its collector value. Please review all photos to evaluate its pristine condition. Don\'t miss out on adding this classic piece of German Christmas history to your holiday display!
