Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid by Musterschutz British Artwork & Posters The “Russian braid” silver thread

The “Russian braid” silver thread borders the length of the title on both the top and bottom

The average Russian citizen and Soviet decision maker have questions about the allegiance of the non-Slav

The stitching around the edge is pulling out in a lot of areas

The back is stamped No

It also is the MkII variety

Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid by Musterschutz British Artwork & Posters The “Russian braid” silver threadOriginal 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