Posted 10 years ago
thekat
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This is a Freidrich Ludwig Jahn stein. Jahn (1778-1852) organized the first gymnastic clubs, or “Turn Vereine,” as they are known in Germany. Jahn also started the “4F” movement as part of his athletic clubs, the four Fs standing for “Frisch, Fromm, Froehlich, Frei,” which translate as “Fresh (in body and soul), Godfearing, happy, free.” The four initials are usually seen grouped together to form a cross-like figure.
I would be interested if anyone has any further information regarding this stein.
I have yet to see another like it. It was my grandfathers and I like it because of the detail, the logo and the history of early athleticism movement that Jahn started in Germany 1811.
Size is 8" high from bottom to tip of lid.
