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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 2nd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Luitpold”, Augsburg c.1900 (Lot: 445)
A fine porcelain regimental stein dedicated to the 2nd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prince Luitpold,” stationed in Augsburg, around 1900.
Hand-painted body featuring the Bavarian coat of arms flanked by two lions and the regimental title beneath. Side panels depict vivid service scenes — artillery training, field maneuvers, farewells, and moments of rest.
Pewter lid richly embossed with military motifs and topped by a three-dimensional cannon and gun crew, with a Bavarian lion thumb lift. Interior base contains a lithophane showing an artilleryman at his gun.
The upper rim reads “Kanonendonner ist unser Gruß” – “The thunder of cannons is our greeting.”
A striking and colorful example of turn-of-the-century Bavarian craftsmanship, combining artistic detail with strong regimental symbolism. -
Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 3rd Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Regent Luitpold von Bayern,” Fahrer Weidl, Munich 1903–1905 (Lot: 446)
finely painted regimental stein commemorating the service of Driver Weidl with the 3rd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prince Regent Luitpold of Bavaria,” stationed in Munich, 1903–1905.
The body depicts vivid hand-painted artillery scenes — horse-drawn batteries charging into action, gun crews firing, and soldiers returning to the barracks. Center medallion features the crowned monogram “L” flanked by portraits of King Ludwig III and Prince Regent Luitpold.
Handle lists comrades-in-arms from the same battery. Pewter lid topped with a mounted cavalryman, richly engraved with battle motifs; thumb lift shaped as the Bavarian lion. Interior lithophane shows a soldier with cannon.
A beautiful and historically rich example of early 20th-century Bavarian military craftsmanship — vibrant, detailed, and full of regimental pride.
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Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 4th Field Artillery Regiment “König,” 1st Battery, Augsburg, 1902–1903. (Lot: 447)
A superb regimental stein commemorating the service of Sanitäts-Soldat Diem with the 4th Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “König,” 1st Battery, stationed in Augsburg.
Vibrant hand-painted panels show galloping artillery teams and gun crews in action, framed by patriotic mottos such as “Two years we served for Germany’s peace and honor.” Pewter lid shaped like a shell, topped by a detailed cannon finial and relief war scenes. Handle with Bavarian lion thumb lift, interior lithophane depicting soldier and sweetheart.
An expressive and richly detailed early 1900s Bavarian stein — combining fine craftsmanship, color, and symbolism of artillery pride. -
Bavarian Reservist Beer Stein – 2nd Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Luitpold,” 3rd Battery, Munich, 1901–1904. (Lot: 448)
Beautifully hand-painted regimental stein commemorating the service of Gefreiter Fritz Erhard with the 3rd Battery, 2nd Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment “Prinz Luitpold”, stationed in Munich. The front panel depicts a mounted artilleryman charging with sabre against an Alpine backdrop; side scenes show cannon drill, barracks life, and farewells in vibrant colors. Pewter lid features a sculpted horse and soldier, Bavarian crest reliefs, and the traditional toast “Mein Trost in trüben Stunden – Das hübsche Mäd’l aus Bayernland.”
A fine and expressive example of early 20th-century Bavarian craftsmanship, combining humor, color, and regimental pride.
