Original German WWII Automobile Association 40 Jahre Schnauferl-Club Lidded Beer Stein by Eckhardt & Engler of Höhr-Grenzhausen - Dated 1940 German Machine Guns which was formed on April

which was formed on April 1st

Bacon opened "Bacon &amp

and internals are not included with this example

as well as other leather wares

The butt plate has serial number 217197 along with the "Bow and Arrow" marking of Izhevsk Arsenal

Original German WWII Automobile Association 40 Jahre Schnauferl-Club Lidded Beer Stein by Eckhardt & Engler of Höhr-Grenzhausen - Dated 1940 German Machine Guns which was formed on AprilOriginal 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