Cup - .800 silver - Collect WWII object

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A 173 g silver cup (800 silver) from Germany, dating to 1940–1950, 12 cm tall with a 7.7 cm diameter, awarded as a prize in Kreis Trabeiten Pferdenuchtverein Ludinghausen during World War II and later acquired as war loot by the French, marked with 800, a crowned crescent, Wilkens master mark, and serial 1050.

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Very special silver collectible from World War II (WWII)
This concerns a silver cup that was awarded as a prize in Germany during World War II. Text on the cup:
1 prize
in the district of Trabeiten
Horse Night Association
Ludinghausen

This cup was taken by the French as war booty after Germany was defeated. This is corroborated by a second inscription with the text:
Souvenir of Occupation
28 - 5 - 45

A very special collectible!

The cup is 12 cm tall, has a top diameter of 7.7 cm, and weighs 173 g.

marked: German hallmark—crown and crescent; 800 and the master mark Wilkens; also a number 1050

In good condition with some normal signs of wear for a cup. See the photos.

Very special silver collectible from World War II (WWII)
This concerns a silver cup that was awarded as a prize in Germany during World War II. Text on the cup:
1 prize
in the district of Trabeiten
Horse Night Association
Ludinghausen

This cup was taken by the French as war booty after Germany was defeated. This is corroborated by a second inscription with the text:
Souvenir of Occupation
28 - 5 - 45

A very special collectible!

The cup is 12 cm tall, has a top diameter of 7.7 cm, and weighs 173 g.

marked: German hallmark—crown and crescent; 800 and the master mark Wilkens; also a number 1050

In good condition with some normal signs of wear for a cup. See the photos.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Gross weight
173 g
Silver type
.800 silver
Title additional information
Collect WWII object
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Germany
Material
Silver
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
1 mm
Width
1 mm
Diameter
1 mm
Depth
1 mm
Estimated Period
1940-1950
Sold by
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Objects sold
95.83%
Private

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