Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke Newly Listed marked on reverse with maker

marked on reverse with maker “Wernstein

along with soiling and wear present on the upper

reportedly due to ill health

(Luftwaffe Gürtel mit Schnalle)

most of the silver finish has been lost and minor oxidation is evident

Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke Newly Listed marked on reverse with maker(Kriegsweihnachten Bierkrug). An extremely well preserved Heer commemorative stein, constructed of glazed porcelain. It features a protruding, curved handle, marked on each side with a notch for the accommodation of a lid hinge. The exterior bears a detailed, hand painted, full colour image of Heer soldiers and a machine gun crew in the field, set within a stylized oak leaf border. It is topped by a unit inscription of LANDES SCHTZEN KOMP. 51 BATL.