Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 281 mm in diameter

measuring 281 mm in diameter

A RAD (Reichsarbeitsdienst/National Labour Service) Franken Förderer badge

unmarked but of high quality

He was posthumously awarded the (14th) Swords to the Knight’s Cross

describing the principles of balloon flight and looking at the uses of balloons for travel

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac measuring 281 mm in diameter(Kaiserliche Marine Reservistenkrug fr den Reservist Battermann SMS Von der Tann). A superb commemorative reservist stein, constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior decorated with striking hand painted imagery, consisting of a central depiction of the Moltke class battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann, flanked by imagery of Imperial German Navy sailors bidding farewell to loved ones, surrounded by flags and an airship, surrounded by laurel and oak