Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke GTRexclude ID Tag in aluminum

ID Tag in aluminum

consisting of a NSRL-style German national eagle overlaid by a black enameled swastika

with a rayon lined pocket on the left breast

maker marked "SWANN & HUDSON FRANKSTON" on the reverse

he was transferred to the Depot Regiment

Germany, Heer. A 1939 Christmas At War Stein, By Wick-Werke GTRexclude ID Tag in aluminum(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.