Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consequently

consequently

orders and awards were mounted circa 1875 Prussian style with correct combatant’s ribbons

Footnote: The Bekenntnis zu Großdeutschland festival served to declare one's faith and loyalty to the cause of the Third Reich

with the dual black ribbons at the rear having been lost to time

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac consequently(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along the base with a hand painted gilt border, bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross, situated above a semi circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, and topped by a German State Crown, the interior trimmed along the rim with an additional gilt border, featuring a protruding handle similarly executed in gilt, the base bearing a hand written inventory code but without makers