Original Imperial German WWI Era 4th Royal Bavarian Chevau-légers "King" Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1897-1900 Crimean War The blade is held in

The blade is held in place by a single bamboo MEKUGI (peg)

The ebony grip is a nice example showing in great shape except for a crack on the reverse near the cross guard

and also is marked with serial number 925 on the bottom of the grips

A lovely set of items ready for further research and display

- RVN Gallantry Cross With Palm and Gold Star: The Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross also known as the Vietnamese Gallantry Cross or Vietnam Cross of Gallantry is a military decoration of the former Government of South Vietnam (Republic of Vietnam)

Original Imperial German WWI Era 4th Royal Bavarian Chevau-légers "King" Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1897-1900 Crimean War The blade is held inOriginal 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