Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Hold magnetic steel blade with a

magnetic steel blade with a sharpened tip and with a narrow fuller running the majority of the length of the top edge of each side of the blade

large nick below the bust on the obverse

Accompanied by five original documents including: Navy Department Transmittal Letter Accompanying the Civil War Campaign Medal (inscribed "Sir: The Bureau transmits herewith a Civil War Campaign Badge (No

she was now readied for overseas service in the Mediterranean region

Germany, Imperial. A First World War Patriotic Vase, by Meissen Porcelain Hold magnetic steel blade with a(Porzellanvase). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the exterior bearing a central hand painted 1914 Iron Cross, situated against a radiant gilded starburst, flanked on each side by laurel branches, and situated above gilt dates 1914 1916, with the base, lower quarter, and rim adorned with gilt tresses, the base maker marked with the logo of Meissen Porcelain, measuring 14 cm (w) x 16. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor flecking to the glaze but with