Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase With Lid, By Meissen consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac including a Wehrmacht visor cap

including a Wehrmacht visor cap wreath

inscribed "AUSTRALIA DAY" above and "1917" below

1917 and reverted to the permanent rank of Private at his own request at London on May 3rd

slight enamel chipping

Germany, Imperial. A Large Patriotic First War Iron Cross Vase With Lid, By Meissen consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac including a Wehrmacht visor capIn porcelain, a large white bulbous vase with lid, featuring a central iron cross with surmounting crown and the dates 1914 and 1915 on each side, a wreath below with patriotic flags on each side, the bottom is marked with the crossed swords of Meissen, the lid features a floral pattern and small spade shaped top with blue detailing, measures 210mm (w across middle), 85mm (diameter of opening), 230mm (h without lid), 230mm (h including lid), weighs