ROSENTHAL 1948 Christmas Plate Message to the Shepherds is the title of the 1948 Rosenthal Christmas Plate, the 39th plate in the Rosenthal Traditional Christmas series (1910-1974). This 1948 plate features an angel appearing before 3 shepherds in a field surrounded by sheep. The Christmas Star shines it light down onto the scene. The inscription on the front of the plate reads WEIHNACHTEN (Christmas) 1948. Marked on the back: VERKUNDIGUNG AN DIE HIRTEN (Annunciation or Message to the Shepherds); ENTWURF (Artwork): R. Hoffman; ROSENTHAL KUNSTABTEILUNG (Art Department), SELB GERMANY Pierced foot for hanging wire on back. Diameter approximately 8.5 inches (22 cm). EXCELLENT CONDITION (no chips, cracks or repairs) and FIRST QUALITY (no scratch through the trademark). White marks on right side of plate are glare, not damage. SHIPPING, HANDLING INSURANCE via USPS Ground Advantage within the United States is just $9.95 . Priority Mail (for an extra $5) is recommended if speedier delivery is required, and for items shipped to Hawaii, Alaska or Puerto Rico, where Ground Advantage can take up to 26 days. COMBINED SHIPPING! Except for a few LARGE or HEAVY items, shipping and insurance within United States is just $3 for each additional item when shipped together, one of the cheapest combined shipping rates ! RETURNABLE! for a full refund if item not as described. Please ask your questions before bidding or buying. ROSENTHAL 1948 Christmas Plate