Original Imperial German WWI Metz-Belle Croix Weihnachten Christmas 1914 Beer Stein - 1914 Dated Czech Militaria The author used this knife

The author used this knife and a specimen for his wonderful book and even signed page 313 where this knife is featured

The Regiment was relieved and sent to Fiji with the rest of the Americal Division to rest and refit

and the set in general has some heavy wear

By Hampton mfg co

beautiful wood grain and finish

Original Imperial German WWI Metz-Belle Croix Weihnachten Christmas 1914 Beer Stein - 1914 Dated Czech Militaria The author used this knifeOriginal 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