Original German Third Reich Luftwaffe Sterling Silver Plated 16 Piece Silverware Marked Rostfrei Solingen by Giessen

SKU: ORIGINAL GERMAN LUFTWAFFE STERLING SILVER PLATED 16 PIECE BY GIESSEN

Original/Reproduction: Original

Availability: In-stock

Manufacturer: Giessen

Date Manufactured: 1938

Size / Dimensions: 

Materials / Construction: Sterling Silver Plated

Markings: GEBR.HEPP 90, Giessen 1938

Condition: Excellent

Price: $1000.00

Seller Type: WW2C

Seller ID: JMW

Sellers Code: 400

Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.

Description

An excellent and very attractive Original German Luftwaffe 16-piece silverware set, dated 1938 and marked Rostfrei Solingen, manufactured by Giessen, a known German producer of high-quality flatware during the pre-war period. This elegant matching set is a fine example of German craftsmanship from the early Third Reich era and represents a scarce category of Luftwaffe officer / mess hall / private purchase tableware seldom encountered on the collector market.

The set consists of 16 matching pieces, including knives, forks, spoons, and serving pieces, all featuring the same classic German pattern handles with a silver-plated finish and stainless-steel working ends. Several pieces display the Luftwaffe eagle acceptance style marking on the handles, along with the 1938 date and Rostfrei Solingen stamp, confirming period manufacture.

The silverware shows honest age and use, with a pleasing untouched patina consistent with wartime table service items. The plating remains largely intact, with normal wear to high points and working surfaces. The blades retain their original finish, and the handles remain solid with no major damage.

Flatware sets such as this were commonly used in officer mess, formal dining, or private purchase service, and are far less common than field equipment, making them highly desirable to collectors seeking unusual Luftwaffe or German military personal items. These pieces display beautifully and pair well with other Luftwaffe officer items, mess gear, or period dining equipment.

Set Includes:

• Multiple dinner knives
• Forks
• Spoons
• Serving / butter knives
• All matching pattern
• Total of 16 pieces

Markings:

• 1938
• Rostfrei Solingen
• Giessen
• Luftwaffe eagle style marking on handles

Condition:

Very good overall condition with normal age wear, light surface marks, and patina consistent with period use. No major damage. A very displayable and desirable original set.

A scarce and elegant Pre-WWII / Early WWII German Luftwaffe silverware set, ideal for the advanced collector of German militaria, officer equipment, or wartime personal items.