Viscount French of Ypres Ceramic Beaker.
Field Marshal John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, GCB OM GCVO KCMG PC (1852 - 1925) became a national hero during the Second Boer War. In 1912 he became Chief of the Imperial General Staff, where he prepared for a possible European war. In 1914 he became Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force. He remained in this position for the opening 18 months of the First World War. In 1915 he faced criticism from Douglas Haig, Lord Kitchener and the government, after which he was forced to resign for not achieving a breakthrough at the opening of the Battle of Loos. He was subsequently appointed Commander-in-Chief Home Forces and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.
Approximate dimensions are 10.5 cm height and 6.5 cm top rim diameter.
Approximate weight is 139 grams.
In good condition with no chips or cracks.