~ Wir wollen sein ein einig Volk von Brüdern ~
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This stein shows the German and the Austro-Hungarian infantries marching together,
on a 1L Merkelbach & Wick stein. A 1914 Iron Cross decoration is shown on the
pewter lid. The decorator is unknown but purchased stein bodies from Merkelbach
& Wick. His initials (W.S. or S.W.) are on the stein body.
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Wir wollen sein ein einig Volk von Brüdern
in keiner Not uns trennen noch Gefahr ---
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We will be one people of brothers
not to be divided in need much less in danger ---
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