~ Semper Paratus - Allzeit bereit ~
 
The verses on the stein are in Latin and are translated here into German and then to English. The two steins on the front are labeled "G S" (Gebruder Spaten - Spatenbräu) and "H B" (Hofbräu), the famous Munich beers. This is a fairly rare stein marked with the Metlach logo and mold number 2004 and dated 1890. It does not appear in any of the Mettlach catalogs and was probably a special order.
 
Semper Paratus - Allzeit bereit

Bibamus - Lasst uns trinken
Always prepared

Let us drink
 
 
Translation: Roy De Selms
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