Original Imperial German WWI Hinged Beer Stein with Named Lid & Iron Cross Motifs Headgear the serial numbers had reached

the serial numbers had reached 5715

and is fit with custom order heavily figured walnut grips

indicating that it was traditionally made from iron ore via a crucible process

There is some cracking in two of the arms as shown with heavy wear overall

1 Model Break Open Handgun”

Original Imperial German WWI Hinged Beer Stein with Named Lid & Iron Cross Motifs Headgear the serial numbers had reachedOriginal 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