Landsknechte with Saying

Catalog No. 1140

Pottery, threaded relief, 0.5L, pewter lid.

Text:
�Ein guter Trunk macht alte jung.�
(A good drink makes the old young.)

Landsknechte were feudal serfs used for military purposes by their masters. These �soldiers� were often traded between landowners and were, in a sense, the equivalent of modern mercenaries, with the important difference that they were not free to choose their employer.

Master stein is No. 1155.

Price Range: $75-$100

     
     
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