Original Imperial German WWI Era Hessian 115th Lifeguard Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1896-1898 German Holsters The shovel head was coated

The shovel head was coated with some kind of black preservative or protectant

The laminate wood forearm and buttstock are in great shape

This enabled the shooter to fire his weapon while using winter gloves

and above it is another date and a faded RBNr

Sten MK 5 Disply SMG with Wood Stock Each Sten Parts Set or Display Gun comes with one original WWII 32 round magazine (except where prohibited)

Original Imperial German WWI Era Hessian 115th Lifeguard Infantry Regiment Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1896-1898 German Holsters The shovel head was coatedOriginal 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