Original German Pre-WWII 4th Prussian Company 5th Motor Vehicle Division Lidded Beer Stein with Camouflaged Vehicle Depiction Sharps Rifle so the crank assembly was

so the crank assembly was replaced at some point

which has resulted in loss of the porcelain and subsequent oxidation

SCUOTTI / NAPOLI

and a cloud of smoke

This is still a wonderful set complete with case offered in very nice condition

Original German Pre-WWII 4th Prussian Company 5th Motor Vehicle Division Lidded Beer Stein with Camouflaged Vehicle Depiction Sharps Rifle so the crank assembly wasOriginal 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