Original German Pre-WWII Western Wall "Siegfried Line" Stoneware Beer Stein by Kurt Büchel of Saarbrücken French Militaria and there is some light

and there is some light surface rust overall

revealing the explosives cavity

Apparently Private Couter had a dog overseas who wore this vest

with some scratches and nicks

The sword measures 33" overall with a 28" blade and dates to the Victorian era (19th Century)

Original German Pre-WWII Western Wall "Siegfried Line" Stoneware Beer Stein by Kurt Büchel of Saarbrücken French Militaria and there is some lightOriginal 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