Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Auction naming his wife

naming his wife

Footnote: Accompanied by an assessment and guarantee of authenticity by Dietrich Maerz

the reverse of the badge in black rayon with hooks at either end marked "DEPOSE"

topped by two bands of green threaded piping interspersed with silver aluminum wire chevrons

but for some reason

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Auction naming his wife(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with narrow hand painted gilt tresse, bearing 1914 Iron Cross, featuring a high set protruding handle similarly decorated in gilt, the base maker marked with the logo of Porzellanfabrik Thomas, measuring 6 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.