Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field Spork, Mid-War Example, by ESM Auction Archive A fine German Eagle Order

A fine German Eagle Order “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adler) with swords

with some oxidation and scratching of the enamels evident

The Gato-class submarine USS Sawfish had been depth-charged by a patrol boat while transiting the strait two days before

marked "15 Ct" (15 Carat Gold) on the reverse

It was the first order of merit in France which permitted an Officer who was not of noble birth to be named Knight

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field Spork, Mid-War Example, by ESM Auction Archive A fine German Eagle Order(Wehrmacht Gffel). A Wehrmacht field spork, constructed of aluminum, consisting of a large dinner spoon riveted at the handle to a fork with a swivel hinge, both components stamps on the handle with a Wehrmacht acceptance mark, a makers mark of ESM for an unidentified but prolific manufacturer of Wehrmacht field cutlery, and a manufacture date of 42, measuring 45 mm (w) x 140 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.