Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 German Afrikakorp which Major General Alexander Vandegrift

which Major General Alexander Vandegrift described as a "disaster"

but some also some corrosion

with an overland drive by the British 2nd Army

The jacket is in wonderful condition with original lining

but the external surface is rough

Original WWI Imperial German Iron Cross Beer Stein Inscribed and Dated 1918 German Afrikakorp which Major General Alexander VandegriftOriginal 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