Imperial German Firefighter Service Stein

The pottery stein has an overall height of approximately 8 inches, inclusive of the lid finial. The stein features relief depictions of a firefighter with hose and a firefighter in uniform, flanking a poem of 'Die Feuerwehr voll Mut, Sie Loschet Jede Glut' ('The fire brigade, full of courage, they extinguish every ember'). The base of the stein is marked 'Germany'. The lid shows dark patina and some surface rust. The stein is near mint condition, without chips or cracks.