Original Imperial German WWI Era Pewter Lidded Beer Stein with Iron Cross & Maker’s Mark by Brüder Thannhauser, München Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage and then another row of

and then another row of hand stitching that reduced the size a bit for a better fit

The hammer itself is a simple single action lock type

The chinstrap is weak but stretched over the front brim

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Original Imperial German WWI Era Pewter Lidded Beer Stein with Iron Cross & Maker’s Mark by Brüder Thannhauser, München Category_MG 42 Ammo Storage and then another row ofOriginal 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