KERSA Santa Claus Hand Puppet ~ 1980s Smardy an important European toy company

an important European toy company that created wonderful plush toys

His body is crafted with a woven fabric and has a cloth ruff around his neck

It shows wear with bald spots and darker areas

Small holes on the front where the Steiff button and bell adornment used to be

It was made in Germany circa 1980s and have rubber/plastic head with a polka dot fabric body

KERSA Santa Claus Hand Puppet ~ 1980s Smardy an important European toy companyFounded in 1925, KERSA is Europe's premier hand puppet maker. Four generations of the family have proudly cultivated their crafting tradition, and the company continues to produce charming puppets until today. KERSA stands for "Kreative Erzeugnisse Realisiert im Spielwaren Atelier", a German phrase that expresses their goal to produce artistic products that encourage children's imagination. This Santa Claus hand puppet is a great example of KERSA's