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ARTISAN TOY SOLDIER depicting a standard-bearer from the armies of Charles V, carrying a large golden imperial banner bearing the black double-headed eagle. He wears a metal helmet, breastplate and leg armour, combined with colourful Renaissance clothing in red, blue and green. A striking piece, modelled, cast and hand-painted with particular attention to the banner and the details of his military attire.
During the reign of Charles V, the black double-headed eagle on a gold field became one of the most recognisable symbols of the imperial dignity of the Holy Roman Empire. The emblem represented the authority of the Emperor and the far-reaching extent of his dominions. Imperial standards accompanied troops in ceremonies and military campaigns, displaying Habsburg power across European battlefields. This TOY SOLDIER depicts a standard-bearer carrying the imperial banner, with the black eagle displayed against a golden field. He evokes the armies of Charles V and the period when the Empire wielded extraordinary political and military influence throughout Europe.
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