Rare antique German early Steiff soldier character doll, H 14.5", c 1912, good condition. Stitched with a vertical seam up the center of the face. No hat. Stuffed with sawdust. Exaggerated features, big nose, black button eyes, black hair painted on. Knobby knees, will stand alone and can move legs and arms independently. Tan felt jacket with pockets, felt leggings. Gaitors and leather shoes. Stitched finger detail. Collar embroidered with "USX" on his left side and "XSU" on his ...right side. Jacket has several tiny moth holes. Original brass buttons, one is loose, 2 missing. Button in ear is missing. Some jacket seam damage where right arm joins shoulder.