Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid The Pacific on HBO as a diversionary tactic to

as a diversionary tactic to mislead the Germans for which it was awarded a Presidential citation

which match the numbers painted on the blade tang

Blade bears remains of Russian Ordnance Markings complete with original style black leather covered wood Scabbard and Brass Mounts

including two War Merit Crosses

The reverse of the buckle is a mirror image of the obverse and the cast buckle catch

Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid The Pacific on HBO as a diversionary tactic toOriginal 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