Original Imperial German Pre-WWI 80th (Kurhessian) Fusiliers "von Gersdorff" Lidded Beer Stein - Dated 1902-1904 Japanese Militaria DWG 9000-S6405-73027-ALT-0

DWG 9000-S6405-73027-ALT-0

with just a bit of crazing and no flaking or other damage

and in a great early style “short” canister with the original straps

which has an intact shoulder strap

but nothing out of line with honest wear on the frontier

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI 80th (Kurhessian) Fusiliers "von Gersdorff" Lidded Beer Stein - Dated 1902-1904 Japanese Militaria DWG 9000-S6405-73027-ALT-0Original 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