Original Imperial German WWI Era 19th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Reservist Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - dated 1908-1910 Empire Edged Weapons Wittnauer's long history with watch

Wittnauer's long history with watch manufacturing and case manufacturing expedited their speed and precision with which their compasses were made

" It is complete with the Bavarian (blue and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) Kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs

The gilded crossguard is in the form of a flying gull

This would have been vital in a field medics bag

and gives it an excellent worn-in patina

Original Imperial German WWI Era 19th Royal Bavarian Infantry Regiment Reservist Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - dated 1908-1910 Empire Edged Weapons Wittnauer's long history with watchOriginal 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