Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup Archive First badge is die-stamped brass

First badge is die-stamped brass with red

and include moderate oxidation to the blade and scabbard

the reverse with a fully intact Reichszeugmeisterei (RZM) label bearing a maker code of “A4/343” and a secondary code of “402192”

The ship finally sank on January 2nd

Hlinka was considered by the regime as a national hero

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup Archive First badge is die-stamped brass(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