It’s All Over For The Unknown Soldier...

[Erik in NJ]

Any Doors fans out there?

Found and resurrected this veteran from the "big sleep" the other day. Any idea what war he was in? No brand on the base. Maker? Is Subterranean around? He knows toys .

 

[Kray Gelder]

Spanish American War? Just because of the hat. Rough Riders.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Makes sense! Was was guessing based on the patina/condition that it was about 100 years old. Hoping to get any info on possible manufacturer. Thanks for your post!

 

[smokeythecat]

I was thinking the same thing too!

 

[Randy Combs]

cool find for sure

 

[against the wind]

I believe it might fit into the Podfoot category made by the Barclay / Manoli toy company. The company operated after WWII out of New Jersey.

 

[Erik in NJ]

I believe it might fit into the Podfoot category made by the Barclay / Manoli toy company. The company operated after WWII out of New Jersey.

Thanks for the post--I learned something with the term "pod-foot". Just looked it up and don't believe it's a pod-foot as it'd on a square base (no pods on the feet ). Here's an example of a pod-foot.

 

[against the wind]

Your version of the podfoot is correct. I have found a few of them
The full base was also made during the same time period of production.

 

[cudamark]

Maybe a passenger on "The Crystal Ship" If not, someone will "Light My Fire" because "People Are Strange"!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Very neat find. I like those toy soldiers.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Cool vintage toy soldier find!

 

[Subterranean]

Hey Erik! I believe your soldier is listed as AS1 (Shoulder Arms) made by the American Soldier Company located in Brooklyn, New York. Yours dates between 1906-1920ish. He is definitely a depiction of the "rough rider" era soldier. Cheers, Sub

 

[Erik in NJ]

Hey Erik! I believe your soldier is listed as AS1 (Shoulder Arms) made by the American Soldier Company located in Brooklyn, New York. Yours dates between 1906-1920ish. He is definitely a depiction of the "rough rider" era soldier. Cheers, Sub

Thank you Sub for your sage insight and definitive ID--I really appreciate it!

 

[A2coins]

I love stuff like that wow really cool ...Break on through to the other side.