L010095 MESS HALL SAUCER. (Kantine Untertasse)

BACKGROUND: As with any nations military the Germans had garrisons and barracks to house and care for its troops when they were not in the field. Following the old adage that, "an army runs on its stomach", one of the major concerns and main benefits of military life was the guarantee of three "square" meals a day. When in garrison/barracks these meals were served in mess halls that had to be outfitted with enough cutlery, flatware and stoneware to serve the number of personnel stationed there.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 16cm diameter, white glazed stoneware construction saucer. The saucer has a shallow bowl and the bottom of the is well marked with black, print under glaze, Luftwaffe eagle flank by the letters, "Fl." and "U.V", indicating, Flieger Unterkunft Verwaltung, (Flight Barracks Administration). The bottom of the saucer also has the green, print under glaze, manufacturers logo with script, and 1941 date. The saucer has moderate/heavy age toning and surface scratching. A chip is to the rim.

GRADE *** 1/2                             PRICE $69.00

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