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Luftwaffe Aluminum Fl. U.V. Canteen Fork
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€ 24,00
WWII German 1941 Luftwaffe Aluminum Fl. U.V. Canteen Fork (H.M.Z. 41). A beautiful, 100% original World War II German Luftwaffe (Air Force) canteen dining fork (Kantinegabel). Crafted from high-grade early/mid-war aluminum, this institutional fork was specifically manufactured for Luftwaffe airfield accommodation and barracks use.
The front of the handle displays a crisp, deeply struck Luftwaffe national eagle emblem. The reverse features highly desirable military inventory stamps, indicating official airbase ownership. Untouched aluminum mess hall utensils with such sharp details are highly sought after to complete aviation layouts or field gear displays.
This Item
The Material & Logo: Crafted from sturdy wartime aluminum, the fork shows honest, light signs of period mess hall use. The front face features a highly detailed, sharp Luftwaffe eagle holding a swastika. The Reverse Unit Stamps: The reverse side of the handle is deeply and crisply factory-stamped with the coveted military property marking: "Fl. U.V." which stands for Flieger-Unterkunfts-Verwaltung (Flier Accommodation Management), tracking this fork directly to a WWII German military airfield or officers' mess. Manufacturer Markings: Below the property stamp, it is clearly marked with the official manufacturer code and production year: "H.M.Z. 41" (H. M. Ziedrich, Berlin 1941). Condition & Sharpness: The fork is in very good structural shape. Crucially, all four tines, remain remarkably straight, aligned, and sharp, which is quite rare for soft vintage aluminum.