Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 M1860s were carried not only

M1860s were carried not only by cavalry but also by many infantry and staff officers as the regulation Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword had to be privately purchased

however the makers name and information has totally flaked off

instead of being drilled and having a rivet inserted

It is marked on the back with ENS

Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 M1860s were carried not onlyOriginal 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