Royal Guard Soldier Head Porcelain Limoges Box

A royal guard soldier stands at attention in this porcelain head, all solemn duty and ceremonial pride. Fired in Limoges, France, this Limoges box was painted by hand in crisp, formal color.

Changing of the Guard

Royal guards in their ceremonial uniforms draw crowds outside palaces every day, and few figures say pomp and tradition so clearly. Turning that familiar face into a porcelain box adds a touch of good humor to all that seriousness.

On Duty Through December

Because the guard also brings to mind the toy soldiers and nutcrackers of the Christmas season, it makes a fine addition to a holiday mantel or a tree-side table. It suits a souvenir of a trip to London, a present for a military history buff, or a thank-you to a veteran who served in uniform. Set it on a bookshelf with histories of the monarchy, a desk in a study, or a curio cabinet beside nutcracker figures.

Standing in Formation

• Hand-painted porcelain from Limoges, France
• Pairs with nutcracker, toy drum and London landmark pieces
• Fits a Christmas, military or British travel collection