Early Occupation Period German-Made Beer Mug for US Army 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment

This is an early occupation period beer mug made in Germany for the United States Army 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, also known as the "Red Devils". The mug shows a devil suspended from a parachute on the front and the reverse lists some places the group saw service: ENGLAND, IRELAND, FRANCE, HOLLAND, BELGIUM, GERMANY. The group returned from Germany and was inactivated in November 1946.

Circa 1945-1946.

Approximately 5-1/4" height and 5" width.

Ceramic.

BAUSCHER WEIDEN with maker's mark.

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VEJX00 LBGEX9/10 SLBHJX5/15 SBHJX06/07/21

8 (Excellent-): Mug shows light wear only.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.