Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke Newly Listed (Luftwaffe Gürtel mit Schnalle)

(Luftwaffe Gürtel mit Schnalle)

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

reportedly due to ill health

bruising on the KM

2 mm inclusive of its crossed swords suspension)

Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke Newly Listed (Luftwaffe Gürtel mit Schnalle)(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.