WW I Cartoon Character Old Bill Mascot/Hood Ornament M-195 A 1920 French Art Deco

A 1920 French Art Deco Stork Mascot/Hood Ornament

This mascot is a Puss in Boots (“Chat Botte” - French translation)

hands deep in his overall pockets and was used as his personal mascot

An example is shown in “Mascottes Automobiles” on Page 220

It was used for the Mors SS (sans spoupape) torpedo car in 1922

WW I Cartoon Character Old Bill Mascot/Hood Ornament M-195 A 1920 French Art DecoThe WW I Cartoon Character Old Bill Mascot Hood Ornament. This mascot is modeled after 1 of 2 Old Bill mascots. This beautiful detailed piece is based on the British Tommy of WW1. The WW I cartoon character was created by Bruce Barnsfather. He was known as Old Contemptible, also referred to as a Standing Old Bill. It is made of bronze and measures approximately 5 inches high. It is a reproduction. This is an individual piece there may be small