Schaffhausen Switzerland Gratitude Charger

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A very interesting piece of Swiss Art Pottery Historical Memorabilia
A gratitude charger, given to a Mr. Beisswenger of Mannheim, … Read more A very interesting piece of Swiss Art Pottery Historical Memorabilia
A gratitude charger, given to a Mr. Beisswenger of Mannheim, Germany for their "Kind Support"
Gifted from the Schaffhausen Pontoniers, a paramilitary brigade club in charge of building and maintaining bridges, pontoons and dams in the canton of the same name in Northern Switzerland.
Inscribed up front in Gothic font, in German - "Wir danken herrn Beisswenger, Mannheim für die freundliche Unterstützung".
All hand painted and decorated.
Custom made for the occasion.
The City coat-of-arms and shield of Switzerland up front, as well as a rendition of a clifftop castle - Munot fortress and the Rhine Falls
Inscribed on the back as well with the team name - Pontoniertahrverein Schaffhausen.
Also marked with an underglaze mark - ZIEGLER 2-4 Schaffhausen Handarbeit (Handcrafted).
Circa mid-20th century
Measurements: Approx. 12.5" diameter
Condition: Very Good overall. Please, see photos below! A spot of discoloration lower right from a manufacturing defect See less