Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Tankard United Republic of DSO (1861-1944) in black ink

DSO (1861-1944) in black ink on the back cover

suspended by the original silk ribbon

the obverse with a central raised Heer-style German national eagle clutching a swastika

(Wiener Bürger Vereinigung Mitgliedsabzeichen mit Etui)

and reflects credit upon himself

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Tankard United Republic of DSO (1861-1944) in black ink(Patriotischer Bierkrug). Constructed of glazed earthenware, the exterior featuring an off white marbled base, bearing a central hand painted Cross Patte executed in an Iron Cross style, situated within a hand painted green semi secular oak leaf wreath, with a protruding handle, unmarked, measuring 9. 5 cm (w) x 10. 5 cm (H), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.