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Napoleonic War German Steingutfabrik commemorative plate

FA Mehlem1913

University of Pretoria Museums

University of Pretoria Museums
Pretoria, South Africa

A German Napoleonic commemorative war plate (1813-1913) created by Steingut-Fabrik und Kunsttöpferei F.A. Mehlem. The plate is inscribed “Allons Enfants de la Patrie” taken from the French National Anthem and depicts poor citizens with Napoleon on his war horse and his royal initial ‘N’ on the rim.

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  • Title: Napoleonic War German Steingutfabrik commemorative plate
  • Creator: FA Mehlem
  • Date Created: 1913
  • Location Created: Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: 243mm x 30mm
  • Type: Ceramic
  • Original Source: University of Pretoria Museums
  • Rights: Copyright University of Pretoria
  • Medium: Earthenware
University of Pretoria Museums

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