XVI - One Thing is Certain
the eagle appears to be harvested from a flag pole finial and the base demonstrates evidence of postwar modification
the obverse with a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika
I felt I could not part with him
suspended by the original silk ribbon
Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Tankard United Republic of XVI - One Thing is(Patriotischer Bierkrug). Constructed of glazed earthenware, the exterior featuring an off white marbled base, bearing a central hand painted Cross Patte executed in an Iron Cross style, situated within a hand painted green semi secular oak leaf wreath, with a protruding handle, unmarked, measuring 9. 5 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (H), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.