Description

Waffen SS Wiking knives — this WWII German 2-piece flatware set represents a well-documented example of Solingen craftsmanship from the World War II period. Each stainless-steel knife is attributed to the officers’ canteen of the 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking and features intricate floral embossing along the handle paired with an etched swastika within a shield. The blades bear the hallmark Feinstahl Solingen Rostfrei, authenticating their manufacture in Solingen, Germany — a renowned center for wartime cutlery production.

This matched WWII Solingen cutlery set consists of two flatware knives measuring approximately 8.5 inches in length. Each displays identical casting and ornamentation, emphasizing quality and uniformity expected in period officers’ dining utensils. The pieces reflect functional design elevated by decorative embellishment, serving as a record of the material culture of wartime canteens rather than battlefield weaponry.

Condition: Overall good vintage condition with period-appropriate surface wear, light scratches, and minor oxidation consistent with age and use. No modern restoration or polishing has been applied. Offered as a historical artifact intended for collectors, museums, and researchers preserving examples of WWII German tableware.

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