Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field Spork, Mid-War Example, by ESM Auction Archive marked "15 Ct" (15 Carat

marked "15 Ct" (15 Carat Gold) on the reverse

The Gato-class submarine USS Sawfish had been depth-charged by a patrol boat while transiting the strait two days before

A bookplate from Franco’s personal library

with some oxidation and scratching of the enamels evident

A fine German Eagle Order “Deutsche Verdienstmedaille des Deutschen Adler) with swords

Germany, Wehrmacht. A Field Spork, Mid-War Example, by ESM Auction Archive marked "15 Ct" (15 Carat(Wehrmacht Gffel). A Wehrmacht field spork, constructed of aluminum, consisting of a large dinner spoon riveted at the handle to a fork with a swivel hinge, both components stamps on the handle with a Wehrmacht acceptance mark, a makers mark of ESM for an unidentified but prolific manufacturer of Wehrmacht field cutlery, and a manufacture date of 42, measuring 45 mm (w) x 140 mm (l), in near extremely fine condition.