Original Imperial German WWI Era Rare Garde du Corps Prussian Life Guard Beer Stein with Outstanding Horseback Hinged Lid - Dated 1906-1909 War of 1812 The left side of the

The left side of the skull bears a French Tri-color feather plume with a black base knot

and the hilt has some surface oxidation due to age

The face of the instrument is relatively unmarked

probably a 55cm or smaller

Original Markings: Only One Available

Original Imperial German WWI Era Rare Garde du Corps Prussian Life Guard Beer Stein with Outstanding Horseback Hinged Lid - Dated 1906-1909 War of 1812 The left side of theOriginal 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