Description
BAVARIA – STEIN – FELDFLIEGER ABTEILUNG Nr 7
This is an attractive example of a beer stein from one of the early war Bavarian squadrons, Feldflieger Abteilung Nr 7. This stein is quite large. It holds a full litre, compared to most steins and krugs that we see that hold half a litre.
This stein stands 11″ tall. It has a marvelous exterior topped by a pewter lid. Its thumb opening device features a rampant Bavarian Lion. Engraved on the lid is “Zum Andenken a. s. Kameraden (In Remembrance of our Comrades).” Hand painted on the exterior of the stein is a shield, topped by a crown. It has a propeller through its center. Below that appears the inscription “Bayr. Feld-Flieger=Abt. 7.”
On the bottom of the stein we see that it was manufactured by Mettlach. Due to the markings on the base it is very likely that this stein was manufactured in the 1920’s or 1930’s, as opposed to during WW I. It is in excellent condition and shows honest age and wear.
