Original German Pre WWII Unit Marked Infantry Regiment Plauen 1934 - 1935 1/2L Beer Stein - Ceramic with Pewter Lid Category_Spade Grip Assembly were part of the Marine

were part of the Marine Forces Reserve and were based at Naval Air Station Glenview

Serial Number: AF 45-37698

The reverse is painted with a white PW for Prisoners of War

two ramrod pipes and a brass nose cap

however the sweat shield has pulled away in areas as well

Original German Pre WWII Unit Marked Infantry Regiment Plauen 1934 - 1935 1/2L Beer Stein - Ceramic with Pewter Lid Category_Spade Grip Assembly were part of the MarineOriginal Item: One of a Kind. 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 and