Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 The nut is held in

The nut is held in place with a split pin (Cotter pin)

It is marked on the back with ENS

M1860s were carried not only by cavalry but also by many infantry and staff officers as the regulation Model 1850 Army Staff & Field Officers' Sword had to be privately purchased

In Abergavenny things were a little more straightforward

with other components worn to a plum patina

Original Imperial German WWI Painted Arming of Diedenhofen Beer Stein with Engraved Lid by Zinngiesserei of München - Dated 1916 MG 42 The nut is held inOriginal 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