Original German WWII Mess Kit Steel Utensil Set by Gustav Auerswald - dated 1942

Original Item: Only One Available. This is a lovely set of genuine WWII German Mess Kit Steel Utensils - Knife, Fork, Spoon, and Can Opener. These lock together, making a perfect set for any WWII collector. Originally these were often issued in a felt case, however these are offered without one.

All of the components are stamped with the Heer Wehrmachtadler (Armed Forces Eagle), indicating that they are Eigentum der Wehrmacht (Property of the Wehrmacht). The can opener, fork, and spoon are marker marked with GAG in a rectangle next to 42, indicating they were made in 1942 by Gustav Auerswald, Besteckfabrik (Cutlery Factory), located in Grünhain, Saxony. The knife is unmarked aside from the eagle.

All components are in very good service used condition, with some components showing the original factory polish intact, which is very rare on carbon steel. There is a bit of oxidation in a few places, but these are definitely well above average condition. This is a very nice early war set from a quality maker, ready to display!