Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. Newly Listed demonstrating minor flecking and scratching

demonstrating minor flecking and scratching throughout the enamels

the collar is flanked on each side by tabs constructed of dark green wool bases

a Luftwaffe fighter ace with 56 confirmed victories who was killed in action over the English Channel during just weeks after the Battle of Britain

7 mm (w) x 42 mm (h) inclusive of its integral ring suspension

He was a resident of Cranbrook

Germany, Imperial. A Miniature First World War Patriotic Cup, by Carl Tielsch & Co. Newly Listed demonstrating minor flecking and scratching(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.