~ Wie sich auch mag die Zeit gestalten ~ | |
This represents the alliance of Germany and Austro-Hungary going into WWI. The stein is marked with the Mettlach logo (which has a U.S. trademark) and mold number 1526 and decor number 1502 and dated 1915. This stein is one in a series which have German and Austrian leaders of the period all of which where made for the American market before the U.S. entered WWI in 1918. | |
Wie sich auch mag die Zeit gestalten, wir werden treu zusammen halten. |
However the times might turn out, we will hold true together. |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Unknown |