Original Imperial German WWI Era 8th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid & Maker’s Mark Chinese Militaria The wood slats are still

The wood slats are still relatively tight with very little movement present

If you are left alone in the midst of the enemy keep shooting

The blade has been shortened from 20" down to 12"

The Regiment

Original Imperial German WWI Era 8th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid & Maker’s Mark Chinese Militaria The wood slats are stillOriginal 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