Folding Fork-Spoon Combo (WaA 142 / CFH)

This is an original, early-war World War II German military folding fork and spoon combination (Essbesteck / Göffel). Manufactured in 1937, this lightweight utensil is made entirely of high-grade aluminum, typical for high-quality pre-war and early-war Wehrmacht field gear. The piece features a folding mechanism that allows it to compact tightly for storage inside the soldier's breadbag (Brotbeutel). It is fully marked with production codes, a military acceptance stamp, and features a fascinating piece of soldier history with personalized initials scratched into the metal during the war.

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Mechanics & Function: The folding rivet mechanism is fully functional, tight, and operates smoothly without excessive play or wobbling.
Markings: The handle is deeply and clearly stamped with the manufacturer code "CFH" (C.F. Hutschenreuter from Aue) and the production year "1937". It also features a sharp, legible "WaA 142" Waffenamt military inspection eagle. Personalization: The original wartime user carefully scratched their initials, "v Z", into the aluminum handle, adding a great touch of personalized frontline history (soldatengraffiti). Overall State: The utensil is in good, field-used combat condition. The aluminum shows typical minor light pitting, scratches, and age-related pocket wear, but remains completely free of cracks, deep bends, or structural damage.