Germany, Heer. A Field Utensil Kit, by Gustav Auerswald consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “Auch ich hab Mitgeholfen”

inscribed “Auch ich hab Mitgeholfen” (I also helped)

the reverse medallion in Gold presents the year 1852-3 on a red enamelled field

1898 in Maffersdorf (present-day district of Liberec)

Paul Martin

Germany, Heer. A Field Utensil Kit, by Gustav Auerswald consisting of a blue enamelled Romanian Cross with clusters of nine gilt rays in eac inscribed “Auch ich hab Mitgeholfen”(Heer Feldbesteck). A complete Heer field utensil kit, featuring five components constructed of magnetic stainless steel, including a spoon, fork, knife, can opener, and holder, all maker marked with the logo of Gustav Auerswald, Grnhain, along with a manufacture date of 42, a mid war and field used set in extremely fine condition.