Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by the Royal Porcelain Factory Auction Archive group shot of twelve soldiers

group shot of twelve soldiers in the field in front of a tent

After five and a half weeks' treatment

each in turn overlaid by a dyed black mobile swastika

the twelve o’clock arm with a loop and suspension ring retaining a period original bow tie-style ribbon with a horizontal pinback

Silver bullion and green embroidery on khaki background

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by the Royal Porcelain Factory Auction Archive group shot of twelve soldiers(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed porcelain, the exterior finish in slate grey, bearing a central hand painted 1914 Iron Cross, situated within a circular green laurel leaf wreath, featuring a high set protruding handle, the base featuring dual maker marks of the Royal Porcelain Factory, Berlin, measuring 7. 5 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.