Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal GTRexclude (Turkistanische Legion Schulterklappen)

(Turkistanische Legion Schulterklappen)

to India for the Delhi Durbar celebrations in 1911

marked “74” with black ink

it became known as Steward's Creek

1918 with a gun shot wound to his left hand

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal GTRexclude (Turkistanische Legion Schulterklappen)In white porcelain, smooth shaped cabinet teacup, the wall bearing a first class iron cross surrounded by a raised gilt wreath, a thinner wreath also wraps around the rim, with a plain gilt lip, the unique handle which is reminiscent of an eagles head sits above the lip, the bottom presents the green makers mark for Rosenthal Selb Bavaria , the teacup measures 98mm (w including handle) x 110mm (h), small marks throughout, light wear to gilding on