This is a "Soldier" or "Guardsman" clock. (Schildwache).
As the pendulum swings the soldier walks back and forth, guarding the house.
This clock has an early movement which uses wood spindles, the trains are front to back... but this clock uses chains instead of the earlier ropes.
Also a very original clock, but has had minor restoration in the shield (repair of a crack).
Still a very good early Black Forest automaton in good condition.
... any others in collections out there...???
I have no more automata in the "shield form"
