Original Imperial German WWI Era “Eichala” Pewter Beer Stein with Bayerisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 21 Dedication on Lid with Maker’s Mark Japanese Field Gear and still shows clear twist

and still shows clear twist marks

which was not standard at that time

CLASS 9320 TYPE B-5 X 2

We acquired this from a well known collector who's collection was recently auctioned off

Original Imperial German WWI Era “Eichala” Pewter Beer Stein with Bayerisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 21 Dedication on Lid with Maker’s Mark Japanese Field Gear and still shows clear twistOriginal 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