Speaking of beer steins offered for the first time, this one from the Third Reich era, (possibly 1938 or so) reflects a pride of being in Luftwaffe service. This is a VERY RARE and HARD to FIND LUFTWAFFE beer stein with three unique representations of Luftwaffe personnel action scenes. See pictures.
Opposite the grip is a scene with five beautiful biplanes almost in a 3D image flying through the blue sky. If you look closely you can see a Swastika design in the tail section of the most prominent biplane. See picture. The Remembrance service time motto is nicely inscribed underneath.
On the right side of the handle is a ground service & maintenance scene depicting crews fueling a C20 single winged observer plane with a C30 plane standing ready. Outstanding detail can be seen throughout the action of the crew. The word Tanken meaning “to fuel” in this case the airplane, can be seen below.
On the left side of the grip is a Flak crew in training, manning an Anti-aircraft Gun and ready for action. The words Leichte Flak “Light Aircraft Gun” can be seen below. Trademark of maker and other specific numbers can be seen on the bottom of the beer stein.
While I’m sure this is not a one of a kind personal beer stein, it is the only one I’ve seen in my collecting years. This stein pattern must be rated as Very Rare to find in the militaria collecting community and would look great together with a Luftwaffe Dagger or Etched Dress Bayonet to complete a visually pleasing display. See picture. Truly a beautiful and difficult to acquire Third Reich Luftwaffe beer stein.
Condition: Mint, no cracks or chips anywhere.
Price: $1200 + $30 shipping (Domestic Only)
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