Germany, Imperial. A First World War Commemorative Stein Archive following the French occupation of

following the French occupation of the Ruhr

in the shape of a shield

upon completion of twenty-one years' service

Civil service included outstanding work in the fields of Art and Science

Mai” (May 1st = German Labour Day)

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Commemorative Stein Archive following the French occupation of(Erinnerungskrug). Constructed of glazed off white earthenware, the exterior bearing striking hand painted imagery consisting of a central 1914 Iron Cross, situated within an oak leaf wreath, wrapped in a black, white, and red Imperial tri colour ribbon, joined together at the bottom by a banner bearing an inscription of WELTKRIEG 1914 1917 (WORLD WAR 1914 1917), topped by a German national eagle, situated above a unit dedication reading 1. ERS. BTL.,