1905 Cavalry Bier Krug

[david carlson]

Greetings:

My father was stationed in Ludwigsburg in the early 1950s and came home with the Krug below. I know nothing of Krugs and very little about Imperial German militaria, but I thought this is a beautiful piece of work.

Here's what is painted on the Krug:

"3. Eskr. Drag. Regt. Koenigin Olga 1. Wuertt. No. 25 Ludwigsburg 1902-05"
"Stolz zu Ross die Cavallerie, auf dem Posten spaet und frueh."
"Wenn Dragoner attakieren, Muss der staerkste Feind verlieren."
"Die Trompete ruft zum Scheiden, Drum mein Maedchen lebe wohl."
"Dragoner Gnam."

The colors are very vibrant. It also has a list of 50 names.

Any comments on the Krug (its value?) and on the regiment would be most appreciated. Enjoy.

David

[david carlson]

lid--soldat

I love the toasting soldier . . .

[david carlson]

closeup

Some of the detail . . .

[david carlson]

coat of arms

I take it this is the Wuerttenburg coat of arms?

[david carlson]

names

Finally, some of the names. The other pictures depict the men kissing their sweethearts goodbye.

[Ty Smith]

David - that is so cool. Bring it down and lets drink a beer out of it...

[Mike Dunn]

Nice looking stein--is the painting smooth or can you feel small bumps in the paint? Mike

[Tony & Kaiser]

Any comments on the Krug (its value?) and on the regiment would be most appreciated.

Hi Dave, I know nothing about Steins. But the Regt, ah........ Here is a very elegant M1895 Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Waffenrock from Dragoner-Regt. Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr.25 (Ludwigsburg).

[david carlson]

Bumpy

Nice looking stein--is the painting smooth or can you feel small bumps in the paint? Mike

Hi, Mike:

The lettering around the top and bottom seems smooth, but the pictures definitely have small bumps--textured.

I take it that means it was hand painted? Or at least certain details were.

David

[david carlson]

Hi Dave, I know nothing about Steins. But the Regt, ah........ Here is a very elegant M1895 Mannschaften (Other Ranks) Waffenrock from Dragoner-Regt. Königin Olga (1. Württembergisches) Nr.25 (Ludwigsburg).

Utterly amazing! The Waffenrock matches what's on the Krug exactly.

The symbol on the shoulderboards is featured prominently on the Krug. I'll attach a closeup.

Thanks for showing me that Waffenrock!

[david carlson]

symbol

Tony:

After checking out your excellent website, I see the symbol is specific to the Ludwigsburg regiment. I didn't even realize until looking closely that the picture on the Krug depicts a shoulderboard.

Again, thanks for showing the Waffenrock. It's beautiful.

David

[david carlson]

Just realized . . .

The words "Dragoner Gnam" at the top refer to the original individual owner of the Krug. His name is listed among the others.

Is this typical? Individualized Krugs?

[Tony & Kaiser]

Is this typical? Individualized Krugs?

Yes it is. I only have a few Steins, Krugs, Bechers etc, but I have admired them for many years. Others here on the Forum are better qualified to comment on the Stein. Here is a close-up of the strap for you. T