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Catalog No. 1183
Pottery, relief, 0.5L, pewter lid.
Shown here with figural �Raupenhelm� lid (add 20%).
Text:
�Frohen Sinn�s u. treu, ohne Furcht u. Scheu,
im Kampf wie Stahl so hart, das ist der Deutschen Lebensart.�
(A cheerful disposition and loyal, without fear and shyness,
in battle as hard as steel, that is the German way of life.
The �Raupenhelm� (caterpillar helmet) has a long history dating back to ancient times, but was last worn by Bavarian light cavalry (J�ger) units between 1843 and 1866.
See also Nos. 1204 and 1232.
Price Ranges
Full-color: $150-$225
Ltd-color: $125-$175
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