Original Imperial German WWI Sentries Lidded Beer Stein - Maker-Marked Stocks It does have two cracks

It does have two cracks running about 1 1/2" from the pommel into the grip

The belt had ten pockets which contained a tourniquet

This is a scarce example of a double-patched WWI uniform

The troop was colocated with the brigade throughout its service in Vietnam and departed on 31 March 1972

The wire cutters come complete with their original canvas case

Original Imperial German WWI Sentries Lidded Beer Stein - Maker-Marked Stocks It does have two cracksOriginal 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