Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden with clusters of seven smooth

with clusters of seven smooth rays in each quadrant

the obverse constructed of a circular oak leaf wreath with a cream-coloured centre

KLASSE MIT SCHWERTERN” and a maker’s mark of “PH

No doubt this was a major contributing factor in the high numbers of RAF bomber losses

unworn and extremely mint condition without signs of wear or significant traces of patina

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas visually-hidden with clusters of seven smooth(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with narrow hand painted gilt tresse, bearing 1914 Iron Cross, featuring a high set protruding handle similarly decorated in gilt, the base maker marked with the logo of Porzellanfabrik Thomas, measuring 6 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.