Germany, Imperial. A Fine 1914/15 Austro-German First War Year Patriotic War Cup

(Großer Kriegsbecher aus dem 1. Weltkrieg). Constructed of gilded and nickel-plated partially-magnetic iron, the exterior fastened with a gilded metal band overlaid by circular medallions bearing raised profiles of Kaiser Wilhelm II and Emperor Franz Joseph, one side of the band bearing a raised inscription of “1914 / KRIEGS-BECHER / 1915” (“1914 / WAR CUP / 1915”), the other a raised inscription of “DEN EISERNEN BECHER, DEN VOLLEN, WEIHT DEN EISERNEN HELDEN DER EISERNEN ZEIT!” (“THE IRON CUP, FULL, IS DEDICATED TO THE IRON HEROES OF THE IRON TIME!”), unmarked, measuring 7.5 cm (w) x 14.5 cm (h), demonstrating minor scratching to the base metal, an undedicated/unissued example commonly engraved as a memento to a German or Austrian serviceman, in extremely fine condition.