Original German Pre-WWII NSAD RAD Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labor Service Lidded Beer Stein with Shovel Hinge - Dated 1934 - 35 Russian Headgear This example bears serial number

This example bears serial number LM 619 on the barrel nocks form and butt stock

The 15 inch blade made from high nickel content iron often found in meteorite iron giving a unique finish known as "Timor"

and the German tanker Wörth

Crossguard: 3 3/4”

and usually are in very poor condition

Original German Pre-WWII NSAD RAD Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labor Service Lidded Beer Stein with Shovel Hinge - Dated 1934 - 35 Russian Headgear This example bears serial numberOriginal 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