Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid The Pacific on HBO which match the numbers painted

which match the numbers painted on the blade tang

and was one of the most prolific garments as worn by members of the troops fighting in the Ardennes Offensive

as a diversionary tactic to mislead the Germans for which it was awarded a Presidential citation

Blade bears remains of Russian Ordnance Markings complete with original style black leather covered wood Scabbard and Brass Mounts

Nicely maker stamped ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL 1918

Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid The Pacific on HBO which match the numbers paintedOriginal 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