Strange figurine found while digging horse shoes

[Woodbooger]

Today while I was detecting the mountain behind my cabin I found what I believe is a pony shoe, then about 20yrds away, I dug up this little guy. Possibly a toy or figurine of sort? Not sure what he was once holding but it seems to have a helmet, coat and tie on. Possibly a jockey? No idea why it would be where I found it.

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[Professor of Engineering]

Nice finds!

 

[Subterranean]

Great finds, congratulations. Your figure is a Manoil M170 Flag Bearer, (thin version) first introduced Nov-Dec 1945. Produced for only a limited time, they are more rare than most of that era. They came painted and unpainted. Here is a group of mint soldiers with the M170 Flag Bearer in the background. Cheers, Sub

 

[thrifty76now]

I believe for sure Sub- has nailed that one down.

 

[Woodbooger]

Wow, thanks so much for the great info!

 

[Rookster]

Maybe he was holding his left leg.That ain't funny.Im sorry.

 

[A2coins]

Wow cabin in the mountains great finds sounds like you have a great place to hunt and live!!!!!!! Thanks for the great post!!!!

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Great finds, congratulations. Your figure is a Manoil M170 Flag Bearer, (thin version) first introduced Nov-Dec 1945. Produced for only a limited time, they are more rare than most of that era. They came painted and unpainted. Here is a group of mint soldiers with the M170 Flag Bearer in the background. Cheers, Sub

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WOW! Nice ID!

 

[thrillathahunt]

WOW! Nice ID!

Sub knows vintage toys.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Great I.D. by Sub. !