Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic label affixed to the bottom

label affixed to the bottom inscribed R1 V

Accompanied by a Breast Star comprising a silver

inside of the lid lined with white silk and maker marked “Deschler & Sohn

in operations against enemy Japanese forces in the vicinity of Luzon

Germany, Imperial. A Rare Commemorative Stein for SMS Von der Tann Service, to Reservist Battermann Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic label affixed to the bottom(Kaiserliche Marine Reservistenkrug fr den Reservist Battermann SMS Von der Tann). A superb commemorative reservist stein, constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior decorated with striking hand painted imagery, consisting of a central depiction of the Moltke class battlecruiser SMS Von der Tann, flanked by imagery of Imperial German Navy sailors bidding farewell to loved ones, surrounded by flags and an airship, surrounded by laurel and oak