Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Foundation Day Glass Stein with Hand-Painted Lid - Fritz Klässel Field Gear as indicated on the left

as indicated on the left side of the frame:

and a good amount of the wicker covering is fraying as shown

With some TLC it would work great

This blade definitely shows use and wear

The fuze has a heavily worn 3-letter maker’s code that we have been unable to identify

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Foundation Day Glass Stein with Hand-Painted Lid - Fritz Klässel Field Gear as indicated on the leftOriginal 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