Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria United Republic of embellishing by clusters of synthetic

embellishing by clusters of synthetic stones of different sizes on each arm

the boards are secured in place at the outer edges with integral loops meeting straps emanating from the reverse of the boards

An excellent example in silvered cupal

Footnote: Joseph Andrew McKinnon was born on November 3

Germany, Ss. A Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria United Republic of embellishing by clusters of synthetic(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.