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WWI Imperial German & British Grouping - Collection of Imperial German and British commemorative items. Perfect for the royal/imperial focus of your WWI collection or historical display. 1) Porcelain tea cup featuring German Field Marshal Anton Ludwig Friedrich August Mackensen who commanded Army Group Mackensen during World War I and became one of the German Empire's most prominent and competent military leaders. No cracks or chips in porcelain. A very nice cup! 3.5” diam x 3.25” tall. 2) Small wooden hanger with portraits of Austro-Hungarian Emperor Franz Josef in 1848 and 1908. In the pocket in back is a folder that contains a small booklet for a Non-Commissioned Officers Ball of the Deutschmeister Regiment in 14 Feb, 1908. Its contents list the musical lineup for the event. Uncommon piece. Dimensions: 3.5”x3.25” x1”. 3) Bronze plaque mounted to wooden backer [separated] memorializing November 21, 1916, the death of Emperor Franz Josef of Austria-Hungary who passed away after a 68-year reign, marking the end of an era for the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Dimensions of complete piece 6”x4.25” x .5”. 4) Ceramic Beer stein, .5L. Gott Mitt Uns w/flip top lid. Colorful patriotic German imagery throughout. Unknown manufacture date. Prost! Dim 7.5”x5.5”x4” 5) Ceramic Beer stein. Kaiser Wilhelm and Franz Josef 1914/17 surrounded by wreath and royal crests. Unknown manufacture date. Dim 8”x3.5”x5.5”. Unmarked, either a .5L or .6L size. 6) Queen Mary 1914 Christmas tin. Brass, embossed lid hinged. 5.25”x3.35”x1.25” See photos for condition.