Original Imperial German WWI Era Lidded Glass Beer Stein with Iron Cross on Lid & Molded Crown Maker’s Mark German Field Gear He declared:

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Of particular interest is that the nose art on the Mary Lou is nearly identical to the style found on this jacket

Year of Manufacture: 1886 - converted twice later

Action: Side Action Hammer actuated Firing Pins

Original Imperial German WWI Era Lidded Glass Beer Stein with Iron Cross on Lid & Molded Crown Maker’s Mark German Field Gear He declared:Original Item: Only One Available. Perhaps no other collectible is so shrouded in myth, misinformation and mistaken identity as German regimental steins. These pieces have been steadily reproduced since the 1960s and most experts agree reproductions far outnumber authentic examples. Yet few buyers other than stein specialists know how to identify the fakes. We have examined this stein thoroughly, with reference to several websites such as RealorRepro