Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Oyster Fork From The Estate Of King Ernst August, By Johann George Hossauer, C.1840 Hold with pilot's insignia attached/soldered to

with pilot's insignia attached/soldered to the top of the ring

and pinned with silvered metal alloy Totenkopf insignia

A sea of flowers gave testimony to the popularity of the deceased

Monetny Dvor mint marked and number engraved "3919983" on the reverse

He was captured and discharged by American forces in 1945

Hannover, Kingdom. A Silver Oyster Fork From The Estate Of King Ernst August, By Johann George Hossauer, C.1840 Hold with pilot's insignia attached/soldered to(Silver). Antique. A silver oyster fork constructed of silver. The obverse presenting with a highly stylized handle connecting to a three pronged fork, with the outermost prong flattened and sharpened, the handle bearing an engraved monogram of King Ernst August of Hanover. The reverse features similarly intricate designs, maker marked HOSSAUER for the firm of Johann George Hossauer. Measuring 20 mm (w) x 155 mm (l) and weighing 32. 1 grams.