Original Imperial German WWI Era Hessian 168th (5th Grand Ducal Hessian) Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1909-1911 MG 42 Accessories Cartridge Type: Centerfire Shells

Cartridge Type: Centerfire Shells

- Trigger guard swivel is present

Clearly each is of very high quality heavy construction from the early 1930s with a brass closure reinforcement plate

As with most leather items from the civil war

Original Imperial German WWI Era Hessian 168th (5th Grand Ducal Hessian) Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1909-1911 MG 42 Accessories Cartridge Type: Centerfire ShellsOriginal 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