*Imperial German, 1909-11, Named & Engraved Presentation Military Regimental 1/4 Litre Glass Beer Stein, Made by Sächsische Glasfabrik, Topped with Pickelhaube Helmet, For “Gefreiter Steinborn, 1909/11″*
Inscribed on the lid: 4/28, War arrow, Gefreiter Steinborn, war arrow, 1909/11
On either side of the handle: AF & RF
On the Crystal: 1/4 L
On the Base: Crown with what appears to be initials SG inside.
The quarter liter glass stein has a metal lid (possibly pewter) with a Pickelhaube Helmet on the lid. The lid is engraved “4/28, War arrow, Gefreiter Steinborn, war arrow, 1909/11” and is likely to have been a gift perhaps celebrating service before a new posting. The base of the glass has a crown and it looks like it has the initials SG inside which could be for Sächsische Glasfabrik established in 1886, a press glass factory in Saxony. The hinge is of the style used mid 1890’s-1945 the open, five-ring hinge. The stein is approximately 5 inches (12.7cm) tall, base diameter 6cm inclusive of the lid & hinge ornamentation.
We believe Gefreiter Hermann Steinborn died 15 August 1917 and was buried at Hooglede German Military Cemetery.
German Pickelhaube Helmet
The German Pickelhaube Helmet, was used by German military, police and firefighters in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Pickelhaube essentially translates into “pointed hat,” with “pickel” meaning “point” or “pickaxe,” and “haube” meaning bonnet. Originally introduced into the Prussian army in 1842, it was emulated and copied across Europe at the time. By the First World War, however, the Pickelhaube had become more of a symbol of rank and status, with high-ranking officers and officials, such as the German Kaiser, wearing very distinctive and stylised variants of the helmet. The height and style of the helmet’s spike would change in height on style, depending on the wearers rank and what unit they were a part of. Finally, there is the ornamental plate on the front of the helmet, which usually indicated the regiment’s state or province.
*Condition*
Chip to the glass lip. Otherwise good condition. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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