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Betriebsgruppe FDJ Reichsbahn Pirna DDR (Germany) Shot Glass 1.5oz

Betriebsgruppe FDJ Reichsbahn Pirna DDR (Germany) Shot Glass 1.5oz

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Betriebsgruppe FDJ Reichsbahn Pirna DDR (Germany) Shot Glass 1.5oz

A royal blue badge with a rising sun over a shield, lettered with the name of a railway works unit in Pirna, East Germany.

Visual Elements & Composition

Royal blue fills most of the design, with gold yellow taking a fifth of the surface in the sunrise rays and the lettering. A shield sits at the centre under a rising sun, and a rectangular banner carries the text, which reads Betriebsgruppe, FDJ and Reichsbahn Bw Pirna. Black appears in small details. Stripes and banding give the layout an orderly, institutional feel. The style is flat and vector-clean, with clear shapes that read well at a small size.

Meaning & Symbolism

The FDJ was the Freie Deutsche Jugend, the state youth organisation of the German Democratic Republic, and its badge carried the rising sun as an emblem of a new generation. Reichsbahn was the state railway of the GDR, and the Betriebsgruppe at Pirna was a workplace unit within that system. Together the sun, the shield and the banner tie a working community to the political and youth structures of the 1970s and 1980s, a clear record of East German institutional life.

On a Shot Glass

A shot glass is small and held close, so the sun and shield are seen up near the eye just before the toast. The banner sits well on the curve of the clear glass, and the royal blue stands out against the light behind it. It makes a conversation piece for collectors of East German memorabilia, a talking point on a home bar, or a souvenir with a story about railway life in Pirna.

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Compact, heavy-based shot glasses made from clear, restaurant-grade glass. One standard size (1.5 oz / ≈44.3 ml) — sturdy, stack-friendly, and built to handle frequent service without fuss.

These shot glasses feel solid in the hand thanks to a thick, weighty base that keeps them steady on busy bar tops. The walls are even and clear, giving a nice, unobstructed view of the pour; the rim is smoothed for comfortable sipping.

They’re engineered for regular use: consistent dimensions, dependable weight, and a simple silhouette that suits both casual venues and more formal tasting counters. Designed to perform rather than show off.

  • Material: 100% clear glass for pure clarity and clean presentation.
  • Capacity: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml) — standard shot measure.
  • Base: heavy solid glass base that reduces tipping and improves balance.
  • Construction: restaurant-grade durability for frequent handling and washing.
  • Print-ready: suitable for single-sided print applications that withstand typical use.

Perfect for quick pours, samplers, and neat shots. Their compact footprint makes them easy to place on trays and tasting lines, while the heavier base keeps things steady during service.

  1. Bar service: quick, consistent pours — less wobble when carrying a tray of shots.
  2. Tastings: uniform size is handy for sampling flights or spirit tastings.
  3. Events: robust enough for pop-ups, festivals, and busy bartending shifts.

Storage tip: store upright and avoid tight stacking to protect rims and preserve clarity.

Dishwasher-safe for everyday cleaning — place on the top rack and use a normal household cycle. Repeated exposure to very high commercial temperatures can shorten glass life, so choose gentler programs where practical.

When you want to extend clarity and finish: hand-wash with warm water, a mild detergent, and a soft cloth; dry right away to avoid water spots. Handle by the body (not the rim) to reduce accidental chipping.

One size only: 1.5 oz (≈44.3 ml). Use the dimensions below for shelving, packaging, or tray planning.

Size guide

All measurements are product dimensions in inches.

1.5 oz
Height (in) 2.40
Top diameter (in) 1.40

Note: dimensions are nominal; small manufacturing tolerances may apply. Allow a margin if precise stacking or packaging is required.