Original German WWII Waffen-SS Mess Hall Flatware Set by “Original Olympia” - Knife, Spoon & Fork Ordnance while the cartridge neck is

while the cartridge neck is held in position by steel pins

the Red Cross estimated that 50

use applications of Kramer's Best Antique Improver to replace the natural oils and restore the color and beauty to the piece

so it was most likely used as a source of parts

This mid 1970s production example is marked on the blade ricasso with USMC

Original German WWII Waffen-SS Mess Hall Flatware Set by “Original Olympia” - Knife, Spoon & Fork Ordnance while the cartridge neck isOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. This is an exceptionally high quality stainless steel Waffen SS Mess Hall flatware set manufactured by W. Seibel, Besteckfabrik (cutlery factory) in Mettmann, Rheinland, a known maker of German WWII cutlery. Their trademark "Four Leaf Clover" logo is on all three pieces, as well as OXYDEX ROSTFREI (Oxydex Rust Free). The blade of the knife is made from a separate piece, and has an additional clover trademark