Original Imperial German WWI Era 4th Royal Bavarian Chevau-légers "King" Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1897-1900 German Mauser 98k K98 The paint was removed to

The paint was removed to show the original Luftschutz decal

We have not tested this and have no idea if it functions

ordering that patches be worn

The last modification was made in 1968

Holland & Holland entered the trials organized by the magazine The Field and won all of the rifle categories

Original Imperial German WWI Era 4th Royal Bavarian Chevau-légers "King" Beer Stein with Hinged Lid - Dated 1897-1900 German Mauser 98k K98 The paint was removed toOriginal 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