Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase, By Kpm Auction Archive During the Spanish-American War

During the Spanish-American War

a selective few from various regiments were picked to form the original units

Assiginack Township

(Friedrich-Kreuz 1914)

hallmarked and marked "987" (silver) on the edge

Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase, By Kpm Auction Archive During the Spanish-American WarIn porcelain, two piece construction, a calyx krater style vase, featuring a short gilt handle on either side, short stem on a raised square base, and a very wide lip, the wall of the vase depicts a 1914 iron cross surrounded by a green wreath, the opposite side with a gilt laurel branch, the base is marked with the red orb, KPM, blue scepter and iron cross, with a metal nut in the base attaching the vase to the stand, measures 152mm (w) x 220mm (h),