Rare Export: French Version of a German Toy Bunker 🇫🇷🇫🇷🇫🇷🏰🏰🏰

This rare wooden fortification model was produced in Germany (Hausser/ Elastolin or Moritz Gottschalk ?) in the early 1930s and exported to France, likely inspired by the then-newly constructed Maginot Line. It features a concrete-style bunker with twin rotating turrets, trench system with barbed wire entanglements, and French signage such as "Poste de Secours" and "G.Q.G."(Grand Quartier Général).Some time ago I saw also the English version of this model.Constructed from painted wood and plaster in muted tones, this model stands out for its unique configuration and historical significance as a reflection of interwar military anxieties. A seldom-seen piece of early 20th-century toy history. To enhance the scene, I’ve added Elastolin French army figures in horizon blue uniforms, bringing the fortification model to life.I once came across an English version of this same model, which featured signs like “GHQ” and “Safety Zone” — further evidence thatthese forts were adapted for different international markets during the interwar years.