Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden was instituted in 1955 and

was instituted in 1955 and was awarded for meritorious service in the field of education

in Silver gilt and enamels

Kingdom: Russian Front Badge: in silvered bronze

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

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden was instituted in 1955 and(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.