Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Newly Listed half black with a “Rusia

half black with a “Rusia 1941” bar)

Fullsize and Miniature - Flush Design

in a more mundane sphere

The helmet plate features a pewter sword-wielding Hessen lion enveloped by a leafed wreath

A group of Third Reich period commemorative medals

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Newly Listed half black with a “Rusia(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.