Vintage Koala Bear Plush West Germany Calf Fur Stuffed Animal Mid Century Tagged

Charming vintage 7.5-inch koala bear plush, handmade in West Germany during the mid-20th century. This beautifully crafted piece features a genuine calf-fur exterior with a soft polyacryl wool stuffing, felt paws, glass-like inset eyes, and a molded plastic nose. Its natural materials and realistic styling reflect the fine quality of German craftsmanship from the postwar era.  This example exemplifies that period’s artistry: finely stitched seams, natural fur texture, and a lifelike appearance that helped make West German toys highly sought after by collectors today. The attached cloth tag, reading “Made in W. Germany” and “Outside: calf-fur / Stuffing: polyacryl wool,” confirms its authenticity and origin.  Details  • Height: 7.5 inches  • Origin: West Germany  • Materials: Genuine calf fur exterior, polyacryl wool stuffing, felt paws, plastic nose  • Era: Mid-20th century (circa 1950s–1970s)  • Condition: Light vintage wear with minor fur thinning on one ear and underside; tag fully intact; overall well preserved and display-ready  Collector Notes  A rare example of mid-century West German toy design, this koala plush represents an era when natural materials and detailed hand-finishing defined quality craftsmanship. It’s ideal for collectors of vintage European plush, natural-fur animals, or Australian souvenir history.