Germany. An Ss Dispositional Troops Officer’s Dining Hall Gravy Ladle Hold still had something special left

still had something special left

arriving in France on March 1

with a white enameled Maltese cross affixed by four pins

He was becoming epileptic and died two days later of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis on February 19th

Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1924 and achieved the rank of Supply Petty Officer by 1937

Germany. An Ss Dispositional Troops Officer’s Dining Hall Gravy Ladle Hold still had something special left(SS Verfgungstruppe Soenkelle). A gravy ladle constructed of two piece construction of silver; the ladle consists of a broad grip that narrows towards the bottom as it forms into a deep bowl with a hollowed out spout for easy pouring; marked SS VT Reich, as well as Cromargan and WMK on the reverse; measuring 183 mm (w) x 66 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.