Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 ERA 5th SFG began reducing its

5th SFG began reducing its number of personnel in Vietnam

It became apparent that the experience of this marvelous grouping of brave airmen and their skilled ground echelon combined to limit combat losses

Metal work is good and in a nice antique gray finish

The task force fought defensively from 22 to 30 December 1944

Indeed it was but to the credit of the men who made up the ground crews they accepted the added duty and performed with superiority

Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 ERA 5th SFG began reducing itsOriginal 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. The majority of authentic German regimental beer steins were produced between about 1890 and