{"product_id":"original-german-pre-wwii-10-batterie-artillerie-regiment-nbg-ansbach-regimental-christmas-1934-lidded-beer-stein-with-artillery-crew-depiction-kanonier-bohl","title":"Original German Pre-WWII 10. Batterie Artillerie Regiment Nbg. Ansbach Regimental Christmas 1934 Lidded Beer Stein with Artillery Crew Depiction - Kanonier Bohl","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.realorrepro.com\/article\/Regimental-beer-steins\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRealorRepro\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.steveonsteins.com\/reservists-regimental-and-occupational-reproduction-beer-steins-below\/reservists-regimental-reproductions\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSteveonSteins\u003c\/a\u003e, and this one has all of the correct aspects for being original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe majority of authentic German regimental beer steins were produced between about 1890 and 1914. During this time, military service was compulsory in Germany. Most men would take basic training between 17 and 20 and then enter the reserves until age 40. A group of men would enter a unit together, stay in the same unit for training and be discharged as a unit. This sense of togetherness fostered the custom of buying souvenirs with the unit name, insignias and decorations as a keepsake of military service. Many souvenir items were available such as pipes, clocks, flasks and especially steins. Rosters of names from your unit, or regiment, could be added to the steins and these became known to collectors as \"regimental steins.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic ca. 1890-1914 steins were available in pottery, porcelain, glass and metal. Regardless of what the stein was made of, almost all had pewter lids. The most common sizes are half-liter and one-liter. The beginning of WW I effectively ended the production of regimental steins as labor and materials were diverted to the war. After the War Ended, the much reduced German armed forces now had ample resources to produce steins, and production was restarted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the build up to WWII, Steins once again gained popularity, though they were generally much more utilitarian than the ornate steins made prior to WWI. They were shorter, with much less ornate glaze, and did not have the level of fit and finish seen earlier. However they were just as cherished by the owners who purchased them to commemorate their service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very high quality original stein, unit-marked near the top:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10. Batterie Artillerie Rgt. Nbg. Ansbach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bottom is marked \u003cstrong\u003eWEIHNACHTEN 1934\u003c\/strong\u003e, and there is a depiction of an Artillery crew manning a camouflaged artillery piece. The detail is quite incredible, even showing a soldier in the back setting the fuze. The lid is engraved \u003cstrong\u003eKanonier Bohl\u003c\/strong\u003e, the soldier the stein was made for. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a chip in the ceramic on the bottom close to the 1934 as shown. Otherwise the glaze and depictions are in great order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stein is stamped \u003cstrong\u003e10\/20 L\u003c\/strong\u003e for half of a liter, and measures 6 1\/4 inches tall and 3 3\/4 inches wide. The stein really is quite lovely, and also in great shape minus the chip on the bottom, with lovely checking in the clear glaze, and a great lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice Genuine German Beer Stein from the Post WWI Period. Ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43950595407941,"sku":"ONAC25SD0064","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONAC25SD0064MAIN.jpg?v=1762542430","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-pre-wwii-10-batterie-artillerie-regiment-nbg-ansbach-regimental-christmas-1934-lidded-beer-stein-with-artillery-crew-depiction-kanonier-bohl","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}