Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup Archive the reverse with a central

the reverse with a central blue enameled medallion overlaid by a gilded and integrated monogram

consisting of a Cross Pattée with a blackened magnetic iron core set within a ribbed and gilded silver frame

an early decoration in extremely fine condition

Hlinka was considered by the regime as a national hero

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup Archive the reverse with a central(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along the base with a hand painted gilt border, bearing a central 1914 Iron Cross, situated above a semi circular laurel and oak leaf wreath, and topped by a German State Crown, the interior trimmed along the rim with an additional gilt border, featuring a protruding handle similarly executed in gilt, the base bearing a hand written inventory code but without makers