| ~ Kraft Heil ~ | |
| This is a character stein with a barbell body and a lifting weight lid designed specifically for the weight lifting segment of the Turnverein (gymnast's association). On the lid is also the often misinterpreted motto: Kühn, Kernig, Kraftvoll, Kunstvoll (Daring, Robust, Powerful, Skillful). The word Kernig sounds the same as König (king), but means pithy as in full of substance. The weight lifter's four -"K" motto was probably a spin-off of the Turnverein's four-"F" motto. (see translation: "Gut Heil"). The stein is marked "Germany, 1227 and 5", ca. 1900. | |
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Kraft Heil Im Herzen den Mut, im Arme die Kraft, im Humpen dem edlen Gerstensaft. |
Hail to strength In the heart courage, in the arm strength, in the stein the noble barley juice (beer). |
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Translation: Les Hopper compilation I & II/Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |