Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 German Afrikakorp had a slightly longer brim

had a slightly longer brim and a more comfortable fit

which Major General Alexander Vandegrift described as a "disaster"

The intricately pierced hammers are true works of miniature sculpture

but the external surface is rough

000 troops

Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 German Afrikakorp had a slightly longer brimOriginal 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