No physical damage chips, cracks, or lines. This very rare or maybe one of a kind themed stein is part of the history of the 83rd Infantry Division during WW2 in Vilshofen, Bavaria, Germany. Glaze over the custom graphic is darkening with age. Normal stoneware production flaws expected with production techniques of the time.

You are ordering this rare, U. Army, 83rd Infantry Division, custom, 1 liter, German made, stoneware beer stein. Listing if for the stein only. Note that risque parts of stein are blurred with red circles in photos provided and that photos showing portions of period Division newspaper comics are for identification only and no other items are included with the listing but the stein itself. Important, surviving piece of 83rd Infantry Division unit history deserves preservation. 7.5″ tall, 4″ base diameter, weighs 2.3 oz empty. Art features Gilbert, the units Cartoon / Public Affairs (seen in period Thunderbolts newspaper publications) filling his mug. The units black, triangular insignia is clearly visible on his helmet. Appears to be a Garden of Eden scene with some deeper meaning to the soldier who had this stein produced. Soldier’s name, Nelson Fuhrer, is towards bottom of art. Artist name and year of stein creation, E. German city where stein produced, Vilshofen, Bavaira. Unit newspapers confirm elements of the 83rd were in Vilshofen, Bavaria and the Passau areas on the Danube river. Stein art is dated 1945. The blue stenciled “2” under the handle is mystery at this time. Unclear if multiple were made, this being the 2nd one or if the number has a different meaning. This historical military piece would appeal to anyone with ties to the 83rd Infantry Division, the 83rd Infantry Division Museum, Historical society, current or former Soldiers, the town of Vilshofen, German beer stein collectors, etc. Thank you for visiting Big Deal’s General Store! Pricing considers the condition and scarcity of the item and is set after a review of current market trends. We love both new and returning customers! I will be happy to help to make sure you everything goes as smoothly as possible. I want you to have your item as soon as possible. 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