Germany. An Ss Dispositional Troops Officer’s Dining Hall Gravy Ladle Hold Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted

Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted in the Royal Navy in 1924 and achieved the rank of Supply Petty Officer by 1937

exterior lightly soiled and scuffed

arriving in France on March 1

with a white enameled Maltese cross affixed by four pins

Germany. An Ss Dispositional Troops Officer’s Dining Hall Gravy Ladle Hold Footnote: Edward John Rowell enlisted(SS Verfgungstruppe Soenkelle). A gravy ladle constructed of two piece construction of silver; the ladle consists of a broad grip that narrows towards the bottom as it forms into a deep bowl with a hollowed out spout for easy pouring; marked SS VT Reich, as well as Cromargan and WMK on the reverse; measuring 183 mm (w) x 66 mm (h); in overall better than very fine condition.