More Sports Figures
Following on from Will’s piece, here are a few more sports figures spotted on eBay and other sites
eBay Find – German Mechanical Tin Soldier
The following images illustrate an unusual find on eBay. This 6” tin plate figure was offered for sale without reserve in March. It was finally knocked down to the winning bidder for $300. Wearing an accurate representation of a WWII Wehrmacht uniform, the lever mechanism makes the figure move the rifle to port /inspect arms. Pressing again returns it to its original position. The toy showed little or no playwear. The only markings are the German minor patent DRGM (just below the soldier’s belt). Does any reader know any more about it?
