BACKGROUND: As with any nation’s 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 and flatware to serve the number of personnel stationed there. The Kriegsmarine also had the added responsibility of outfitting the galleys on all sea going vessels such as Submarines, Battleships, Destroyers etc..

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Roughly, 6 1/2" diameter, 3/4" tall, fire glazed, white, stoneware saucer with a recessed center and raised outer edges. The top of the saucer has a three, concentric, decorative reddish/brown, print under glaze outer edge striping. The bottom of the saucer has the green, print under glaze, manufacturer’s stylized, brick/crown logo and initials, "KPM", and additional, green, print under glaze, Eagle over "M", and the date, "1942", indicating Kriegsmarine issue. The saucer is in overall very good, clean condition with minimal surface scratching.

GRADE ****1/4                             PRICE $96.00