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Pair of German steins with pewter lids.

Publication Year :
1909

Abstract

The steins are made of porcelain. The steins have a lithophane in the bottom, common of quality steins of the time, and pewter lids. The steins have been painted with images that depict the regiment. The steins have a list of the names of the soldiers in the regiment. The lid on the first stein has two soldiers with a cannon, suggesting an artillery unit. The first stein also has the inscription, "Kanonendonner ist unser Gruss. In Mainz lernten wir uns kennen, in Frankfurt mussten wir uns trennen!". The lid on the second stein has a soldier with his rifle, suggesting infantry. The second stein also has the inscription, "Brüder stosst die Gläser an, hoch lebe der Reservemann."

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
Title by cataloger.
Accession number :
edsoai.ocn945925751