Title: Afrika Korps Palm Tree and Swastika Spoons (Marked Bavaria, Silver Plate) in Original Faux Grained Box box
Title: Afrika Korps Palm Tree and Swastika Spoons (Marked Bavaria, Silver Plate) in Original Faux Grained Box
Description: A unique set of 6 silver-plated spoons, each marked "Bavaria" and featuring the distinctive Afrika Korps palm tree and swastika motif. These 5.5-inch spoons are housed in their original faux grained box, measuring 6.5 x 3.75 inches. Both the spoons and the box are in excellent condition, making this set a rare find for collectors of World War II memorabilia.
Product Details:
- Manufacturer: Marked Bavaria
- Period: World War II
- Material: Silver Plate
- Length: 5.5 inches
- Motif: Afrika Korps Palm Tree and Swastika
- Set: Includes 6 spoons
- Box Measurements: 6.5 x 3.75 inches
- Packaging: Original faux grained box
- Condition: Excellent
Brief History of the Afrika Korps:
The Afrika Korps, officially known as the "Deutsches Afrikakorps" (DAK), was the German expeditionary force in Libya and Tunisia during the North African Campaign of World War II. It was formed in 1941 under the command of one of Nazi Germany's most renowned generals, Erwin Rommel.
The campaign in North Africa was strategically important for both the Axis and the Allies as control of the region would provide access to oil supplies and enable control of the Suez Canal, a crucial route for British imperial communications, personnel, and oil. The Afrika Korps was initially successful, pushing back the British and Commonwealth forces. However, by 1943, after a series of defeats, the Afrika Korps, along with the rest of the Axis forces in North Africa, surrendered to the Allies.
The palm tree and swastika motif featured on these spoons is a variant of the official emblem of the Afrika Korps, which typically featured a swastika superimposed on a palm tree. This emblem was used on Afrika Korps vehicles and official documents, and its presence on these spoons indicates they were likely produced as a commemorative item or as a gift for members of the Afrika Korps.