Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria United Republic of “KON” on the 3 o’clock

“KON” on the 3 o’clock arm

A Kraftfahrbewährungsabzeichen in Silber

neither of which corresponds to his service number

9mm (w) x 78

surrounded by a blue enameled ring with Gold inscription of “ALBERTUS ANIMOSUS” (“ALBERT THE MERCIFUL”) along with arabesques

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria United Republic of “KON” on the 3 o’clock(Waffen SS Kantine Schssel). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the obverse taking the form of a deep and plain bowl, the base stamped WAFFEN SS and VICTORIA, the latter indicating manufacture by the eponymous Czechoslovakian porcelain firm appropriated by the SS, measuring 22 cm (w) x 10 cm (h), demonstrating minor discolouration and surface scratching but free of evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.