I can't find out what this doll is.

Hello,
I found this doll in my grandmothers things. She was a bit of a pack rat. I have looked and looked and emailed a bunch of people but no one so far has been able to tell me what this doll is. I have had several people tell me that it has some characteristics of types of dolls but they couldn't be sure. I don't know if you can read it but the back says "747, Germany, 8 1/4 "
Any info would be helpful.
Tim