Original German WWII Named Unit Marked Motorcycle Corps NCO Training 0.5L Beer Stein - Ceramic with Pewter Lid nChannel The patch features a red

The patch features a red felt "vertical rectangle" shaped background that measures about 3 1/2" tall by 2 1/8" across

It is nicely dated 1872 (872) on the lock and the bore is bright

This would indicate the hanger rings were made in 1938 by maker Gebrüder Cossack

which we used to compare he signature on: KATSUYOSHI

It is marked on the underside of one of the flaps:

Original German WWII Named Unit Marked Motorcycle Corps NCO Training 0.5L Beer Stein - Ceramic with Pewter Lid nChannel The patch features a redOriginal Item: One of a Kind. 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 and