rare vintage german santa figurine

​FaceThe doll has a molded or pressed fabric felt face often called a cloth face or mask face with hand painted features This type of face construction was common for dolls and novelty figures especially German and Japanese imports throughout the first half of the 20th century
​Body seems to be a stuffed cloth body likely muslin or cotton with felt or similar fabric clothing the orange jacket and blue pants
​Clothing The orangecolored coat trimmed with what looks like off-white or beige feltwool is less common for modern Santa figures, who are predominantly redHowever the orange/brown color was a variation sometimes seen in early Santa depictions or it could be an elf or gnomeinterpretation. The brown leatherette belt with a metal buckle also suggests a vintage style​Beard Hair The hair and beard are made of a wispy light colored material likely mohair or a similar synthetic fiber common in older doll productionFeet/Boots: The most distinctive feature for dating are the feet.