Original Imperial German WWI Hinged Beer Stein with Named Lid & Iron Cross Motifs Headgear The front sight was also

The front sight was also removed

indicating that it was traditionally made from iron ore via a crucible process

Barely two hundred -3 Hellcats were completed with AIA fittings

the serial numbers had reached 5715

it could be referenced with known Army artists of the war to possibly find an ID

Original Imperial German WWI Hinged Beer Stein with Named Lid & Iron Cross Motifs Headgear The front sight was alsoOriginal 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