Catalog No. 1274
Pottery, relief, 0.5L, pewter lid with figurine.
Text:
“Gott mit uns.”
(God with us.)
“Sieg oder Tod.”
(Victory or death.)
The central shield displays the flag and rampant lions representing the Kingdom of Bavaria, which existed from 1805 until 1918, after which it became a state in the German Republic.
An original version of this stein would have been a souvenir of service, acquired upon discharge from active duty in the Imperial German Army during the period prior to World War I.
Price Range: $35-$50
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