Original German Pre-WWII Reichswehr 3rd Squadron 17th Bavarian Cavalry Bamberg Lidded Beer Stein by P. Pretti of Bamberg U.S. Army 49th Fighter Group during WWII

49th Fighter Group during WWII and participated in the Liberation of the Philippines as well as missions over Japan

the correct colour

primarily on the 8" octagonal barrel

as it looks to have been cleaned and polished multiple times

the 40 years service award was introduced

Original German Pre-WWII Reichswehr 3rd Squadron 17th Bavarian Cavalry Bamberg Lidded Beer Stein by P. Pretti of Bamberg U.S. Army 49th Fighter Group during WWIIOriginal 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