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

a Heer-style national eagle clutching a mobile swastika perches at the top of the wreath

He was becoming epileptic and died two days later of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis on February 19th

with a white enameled Maltese cross affixed by four pins

arriving in France on March 1

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.