Dirk Posted October 4, 2020 Share #1 Posted October 4, 2020 A friend is down-sizing and I acquired this Regimental Stein from him. 120th Infantry (2nd Wurttemburg) garrisoned in Ulm. Along with the soldiers name and fellow reservists being hand painted, it also has some hand painted details to the lithopane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted October 4, 2020 Share #2 Posted October 4, 2020 Excellent piece. The bird on the "Druecker" (pusher) is the "Ulmer Spatz" (Ulm sparrow) the landmark/symbol of the city Ulm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 4, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted October 4, 2020 Thank you! I knew the bird had some history with the city, but did not know what type of bird it was. I have dabbled in Imperial so I hope this does not lead to starting another new collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted October 4, 2020 Share #4 Posted October 4, 2020 Beautiful stein Dirk. I love these things, and feel they are one of the most under valued category of militaria out there. I mean where else can you find something so beautiful and colorful, and at the same time, historically captures the exploits of a particular unit with a list of names of all involved and the town they were assigned to? And while I don't ever do it, you can drink beer out of it! I blinked and over the years amassed ten of these things and love every one of them. Thanks for sharing, yours is really nice. Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted October 5, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted October 5, 2020 Kevin thanks! I am trying to hold myself to just one. I remember in the 70's they were very pricey, but the market seems to have dropped off so I am glad I was able to get one within my budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted June 13, 2021 Pulled out the IR 120 Stein yesterday and took some closeups of the paint, and finishing marks, and lithophane work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted June 13, 2021 Share #7 Posted June 13, 2021 Great details, a real small piece of art. Thanks for sharing some more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted June 13, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted June 13, 2021 Lars thanks! Under the microscope I started to find hand painted details that I had not noticed before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warguy Posted June 15, 2021 Share #9 Posted June 15, 2021 Even better up close Dirk. So much to look at on these. I am still a fan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted June 16, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted June 16, 2021 Thanks Kevin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortunes Of War Posted February 1, 2022 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2022 I am late to this discussion, having just come across it. I too have held back for years on collecting steins. They are everything you would want in a military collectible: colorful, historic, and each one different. You can collect artillery, infantry, cavalry, flying and probably more. As was noted, you can also collect examples to various cities or regions. I know they have been reproduced over the years, so the buyer definitely needs to beware. If I add one more thing to my list of collectibles, my wife will ask me to move out! Maybe if I can convince her that we can plant flowers in them, I'd be safe...! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirk Posted February 18, 2022 Author Share #12 Posted February 18, 2022 That’s why I am restricting myself to just one…..for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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