Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Caricature Stein with Bismarck-Style Mustache & Hinged Lid Receiver Top Cover It almost looks "battlefield pickup"

It almost looks "battlefield pickup" but the wear pattern is fairly localized to one side of the scabbard

Despite the embarrassment to his partners caused by his sympathies for the South in the American Civil War

17-23 April

We know from experience that this is a double-sided flag

Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Caricature Stein with Bismarck-Style Mustache & Hinged Lid Receiver Top Cover It almost looks "battlefield pickup"Original 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