Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. Province of China mounted to a 132 mm

mounted to a 132 mm (w) x 217 mm (h) thick cardboard backer designed with rounded corners

constructed of bright pink machine embroidery

he was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class on September 20

with the majority of silver wash having been worn off on the obverse due to age and wear

from 24 March 1907 - 1913 commander of the 1st bn/9 Infantry Division

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. Province of China mounted to a 132 mm(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.