A vintage German Frankenthal Wessel porcelain figurine, a masterful depiction of General Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben from 1781, lovingly hand painted with meticulous attention to detail. General Stuebens historical uniform and the intricate hand-painted motifs transport you back to an era of significant cultural and military importance. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben was a Prussian military officer and a Founding Father of the United States who played a leading role in the American Revolutionary War by reforming the Continental Army into a disciplined and professional fighting force. Inscribed to the base and marked underneath. Circa the mid 20th century. Vintage German Porcelain Military Figurines For Collectors.