Vintage Mid-Century "De Sela" Painted Papier-Mâché Drum Major / Toy Soldier

These are vintage holiday wall plaques / hanging decorations.

Originally sold as lightweight, kitschy home decor pieces during the mid-century Christmas boom, they feature flat, red-felted backs designed to rest flush against a surface. They are typically used to brighten up a Christmas tree as oversized statement ornaments, hung on interior walls or doors, or propped up neatly on a holiday mantel or retro display shelf.