Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal Buy Now until an English Company came

until an English Company came to his assistance

three times wounded in action Military Medal

overlaid by an insignia in the form of a German national eagle clutching a cogwheel bearing a red and white enameled HJ diamond

This decoration does not show the silver content mark 938 and is therefore a piece from after 1918

and presumably after his retirement)

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal Buy Now until an English Company cameIn white porcelain, smooth shaped cabinet teacup, the wall bearing a first class iron cross surrounded by a raised gilt wreath, a thinner wreath also wraps around the rim, with a plain gilt lip, the unique handle which is reminiscent of an eagles head sits above the lip, the bottom presents the green makers mark for Rosenthal Selb Bavaria , the teacup measures 98mm (w including handle) x 110mm (h), small marks throughout, light wear to gilding on