Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Auction 95 mm (w) x 64

95 mm (w) x 64

At graduation

the reverse bearing a raised inscription of “FÜR VERDIENSTVOLLE MITARBEIT BEI DEN OLYMPISCHEN SPIELEN” (“FOR MERITORIOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE OLYMPICS GAMES OF 1936”)

the obverse with a beautifully detailed double headed Austrian eagle with a centered four-armed cross in red enamels with gold outlines

Long Range Reconnaissance Patrol and Ranger units

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Auction 95 mm (w) x 64(Porzellanvase). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior bearing a central hand painted 1914 Iron Cross, situated against a radiant gilded starburst, flanked on each side by laurel branches, and situated above gilt dates 1914 1916, with the base, lower quarter, and rim adorned with gilt tresses, the base maker marked with the logo of Meissen Porcelain, measuring 14 cm (w) x 16. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the glaze but with