Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann GTRexclude with its lightly soiled period-original

with its lightly soiled period-original ribbon

the reverse with two visible rivets securing the obverse cross in place with a barrel hinge and tapering vertical pinback meeting a flattened catch

Footnote: Fritz Thomas founded the Porzellan fabrik Thomas & Ens in Marktredwitz in 194

London Gazette 1 January 1951

Brass stamp face

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann GTRexclude with its lightly soiled period-original(Kaiserliche Marine Reservistenkrug fr den Reservist Battermann SMS Von der Tann). A superb commemorative reservist stein, constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior decorated with striking hand painted imagery, consisting of a central depiction of the Moltke class battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann, flanked by imagery of Imperial German Navy sailors bidding farewell to loved ones, surrounded by flags and an airship, surrounded by laurel and oak