~ Der Heimat dank nimm tapferer Held ~ | |
This is a salt-glazed, stoneware stein presented to a soldier upon return home to the municipality of Hassfurt at the end of WW I marked R. Merkelbach, Grenzhausen (Nassau), ca. 1918. | |
Der Heimat dank nimm tapferer Held entgegen du gabst so viel und sie kann wenig geben es spende uns die Zukunst ihren Segen die Kraft zu neuer Tat zu neuem Leben. The lid inscription reads: Die Stadtgemeinde Hassfurt Ihren Kriegsteilnehmern 1914-1918. |
The homeland wishes to thank its brave hero because you gave so much and it can return so little, but (we) confer this future blessing the strength for new deeds and new life. (From)the municipality of Hassfurt (for your) war participation 1914-1918 |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |