Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid by Musterschutz British Artwork & Posters It also is the MkII

It also is the MkII variety

it also contained a number of independent units such as the 766th Infantry Regiment

There is some play in the barrel/frame connection

The entire butt stock and the fore end from the action extending 15

Two vessels were found for the British to use

Original Imperial German WWI Era Portly Character Otto von Bismarck Stein with Hinged Lid by Musterschutz British Artwork & Posters It also is the MkIIOriginal 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