February 4, 20233 yr #1 I picked this up at the flea market this morning here in Ohio. It is aluminum and the markings are embossed (raised). Thanks for looking! Kim
May 16, 20233 yr Solution #2 This is a common field item issued by the army, called a "spork" (spoon-fork) or ‘Göffel’ which is a combination of the German words ‘Gabel’ (fork) & ‘Löffel’ (spoon). "E.S.M." is still an un-identified manufacturer, and "1942" is the most common date encountered on these Göffel. Likely made from aluminum. "E.S.M." is the most commonly encountered manufacturer's hallmark. This cutlery looks genuine.
May 16, 20233 yr Author #3 Thanks S. C-K. The price was right and now it sits in my "German things" shadow box. Kim
May 19, 20233 yr #4 My privilege and my pleasure. I enjoy assisting, if for no other reason than a wonderful reminder of halcyon days in school. I love doing research. By the way, the images below are pictures of a genuine Luftwaffe fork... With the same hallmark. Source: http://www.raskantik.com/visprodukt.asp?id=15879&katId=16
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