Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden unworn and extremely mint condition

unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina

No doubt this was a major contributing factor in the high numbers of RAF bomber losses

bronze reverse

KLASSE MIT SCHWERTERN” and a maker’s mark of “PH

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden unworn and extremely mint condition(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.