Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 one of which a modified

one of which a modified version was even used by NASA

152 “Crocodile” Squadron

In Abergavenny things were a little more straightforward

with other components worn to a plum patina

It is marked on the back with ENS

Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 one of which a modifiedOriginal 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