~ Wir wollen sein ein einig Volk von Brüdern ~ | |
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. | |
Wir wollen sein ein einig Volk von Brüdern in keiner Not uns trennen noch Gefahr --- |
We will be one people of brothers not to be divided in need much less in danger --- |
Translation: Roy De Selms Photo credit: Chris Wheeler/Steinmarks |