Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. United Republic of demonstrating some wear to the

demonstrating some wear to the lower edge of the blade consistent with usage

the obverse of each also bearing a dates “16

then invalided via hospital ship to England on June 11th with "considerable contraction and depression of gluteal muscles"

chipping and crazing evident in the white enamels on a few arms on both sides

2 mm (w) x 44 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. United Republic of demonstrating some wear to the(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.