Original German Pre-WWII NSAD RAD Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labor Service Lidded Beer Stein with Shovel Hinge - Dated 1934 - 35 17th Century which is regulation length

which is regulation length

with a swing out barrel released by a button on the bottom

In 1940 the Poles were joined by Belgian and French prisoners following the Fall of France

The black painted blade is just slightly curved and faintly has “FLEETWOOD HILL” painted on it

though it does have some brass decorations around the edge

Original German Pre-WWII NSAD RAD Reichsarbeitsdienst National Labor Service Lidded Beer Stein with Shovel Hinge - Dated 1934 - 35 17th Century which is regulation lengthOriginal 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