Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Auction the reverse of the badge

the reverse of the badge in black rayon with hooks at either end marked "DEPOSE"

Pinned onto the peak is a silvered bronze insignia consisting of an early NSDAP-style German national eagle clutching a wreathed mobile swastika

with virtually all images featuring candid and detailed handwritten captions by the owner

but for some reason

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Cup, by Porzellanfabrik Thomas Auction the reverse of the badge(Patriotischer Tasse). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior trimmed along both the top and bottom edges with narrow hand painted gilt tresse, bearing 1914 Iron Cross, featuring a high set protruding handle similarly decorated in gilt, the base maker marked with the logo of Porzellanfabrik Thomas, measuring 6 cm (w) x 7 cm (h), demonstrating no evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.