Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal Archive of Rifle Brigade

of Rifle Brigade

An Order of the Phoenix

Type I (1878-1916) (in silvered bronze

the obverse bearing an inscription of “DEM BESTEN SCHUTZEN” (“TO THE BEST RIFLEMEN”) within an oak leaf wreath

Germany, Imperial. An Iron Cross Teacup And Saucer Set, By Rosenthal Archive of Rifle BrigadeIn 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