Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Lidded Glass Beer Stein with 1870 Iron Cross & Engraving on Lid Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns with tin inserts designed for

with tin inserts designed for use with packets of shorter rifle-musket paper cartridges

An especially interesting feature is the original manufacturer’s control label sewn into the header

It is held in place by a plastic zip tie

Specifications EB9 & EB37:

Original Imperial German Franco-Prussian War Era Lidded Glass Beer Stein with 1870 Iron Cross & Engraving on Lid Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns with tin inserts designed forOriginal 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