GERZ German 0.5L Beer Stein Paulanerbrau Munchen Salvator Stoneware Mug EUC

This is an excellent, pre-owned condition beer stein.This one is a vintage stoneware mug style stein made by GERZ in West Germany. The logo on it is the iconic Paulanerbrau Munchen Salvator emblem, which is deeply tied to the Paulaner brewery, one of Munich's oldest, most revered breweries. Originally founded in 1600s by monks as seen by monk in logo. Salvator is the legendary Doppelbock, the strong malty beer first brewed by monks as a liquid bread for lent. Munich (Munchen) has deep roots with beer culture & Oktoberfest. Gerz is one of Germany's more renowned mnfrs of salt glazed & hand-painted stoneware. This mug has a sticker on the bottom with the jug in triangle logo & GERZ W.GERMANY on it, telling mug was made between 1949-90 when West Germany existed. Mug is 5.25" T & 3.75" at base in dia. The mug is 3.25" dia. at the top rim & 5" in dia. including the handle. This would fit into any collection novice, advanced, small or large buy this bargain collectible