Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pewter Stein, By Georg Sturm, 1938 United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of

circumscribed by an inscription of “FÜR VERDIENST IM KRIEGE 1914/15” (“FOR MERIT IN WAR 1914/15”)

died on August 3

A finely made star in silver

The uniform he wears identifies him as a post-war West German Customs Service official in the rank of Zollsekretär (Customs Secretary)

The Einsatzbuch (task booklet) for Gefolgschaftsmitglieder des Heeres (auxiliary civilian members of the army) is dated to March 16

Germany, Luftwaffe. A Pewter Stein, By Georg Sturm, 1938 United Republic of circumscribed by an inscription of(Luftwaffe Erinnerungskrug). A very well preserved commemorative Luftwaffe pewter stein. Presenting in a classic Bayreuther Eichala format, it features a stout casing with a curved handle connecting to a lid affixed to a swivel hinge. The lid bears an engraved Luftwaffe eagle clutching a mobile swastika, and is topped by a detailed acorn finial. The sides of the stein bear a number of decorative elements, including engraved inscriptions of DEINE