~ Am Neckarstrande dienten wir ~ | |
This is a nice original regimental stein in porcelain with a lithophane (picture in the base that can be viewed when held up to the light). This stein was purchased by "Grenadier Ringler" at the end of his service time "1894 - 1896" with the 110th Grenadiers garrisoned at Heidelberg. Grenadiers were a special type of infantry that threw or shot grenades. The eagle on the finial indicates that this was an Imperial German as opposed to a Bavarian unit. The intertwined initials "WR I" stand for "Kaiser Wilhelm I" the honorary patron of this unit. | |
Am Neckarstrande dienten wir dem Kaiser treu als Grenadier. |
On the banks of the Neckar River we serve the Kaiser truly as Grenadiers (type of infantry). |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |