Germany, Ss. A Large Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 6mm (h – including integral

6mm (h – including integral suspension)

Instituted 1885 by Prince Heinrich XIV

Naming has been erased and privately engraved in italics on the QSA

the obverse medallion presents a superimposed red cross on a white field

2 mm (w) x 69 mm (h) inclusive of its eagle and crossed cannons over cannonballs suspension

Germany, Ss. A Large Waffen-Ss Mess Hall Bowl, By Victoria consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac 6mm (h – including integral(Waffen SS Kantine Schssel). Constructed of glazed white porcelain, the obverse taking the form of a large square bowl, the base stamped WAFFEN SS and VICTORIA, the latter indicating manufacture by the eponymous Czechoslovakian porcelain firm, measuring 27 cm (w) x 27 cm (l) x 8. 5 cm (h), demonstrating minor discolouration and surface scratching but free of evident chips or cracks, in extremely fine condition.