Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 ERA In certain ETO units and

In certain ETO units and possibly elsewhere a prerogative of the fighter ace was a red satin lining which was added on confirmation of his fifth aerial kill

It became apparent that the experience of this marvelous grouping of brave airmen and their skilled ground echelon combined to limit combat losses

Indeed it was but to the credit of the men who made up the ground crews they accepted the added duty and performed with superiority

the 5th Air Force insignia and the 319th Bomb Squadron “Asterperious” insignia

inspections of opened surviving examples reveals that this was not installed at the factory

Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 ERA In certain ETO units andOriginal 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. The majority of authentic German regimental beer steins were produced between about 1890 and