Instituted 1915 by Sultan Mohammed V
each measures approximately 120mm x 44mm
then invalided via hospital ship to England on June 11th with "considerable contraction and depression of gluteal muscles"
with Swords (Military Division)
the obverse of each also bearing a dates “16
Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. United Republic of Instituted 1915 by Sultan Mohammed(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along the top edge by hand painted gilt laurel leaves, bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross situated within a circular laurel leaf wrench, featuring a protruding handle finished in gilt, the base maker marked with the logo of Carl Tielsch & Co., Altwasser, measuring 5 cm (w) x 5. 5 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.