Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly though one may be a

though one may be a replacement

At the end of World War I the regiment was assigned to Occupation duty until the following summer

There is no provision for a loading rammer

was one of the smaller contractors for the model 1861

which resulted in the worn look

Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 34 Barrel Jacket Assembly though one may be aOriginal 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