The plate above are ca 1898-1918 with provenance based upon the German Eagle (or Adler) being presented on the plate is the type used during that period, plus the manufacturers backstamp. Baerly discernible but pressed into the body of the plate is the actual manufacturer, "Bauscher Weiden" and the number "24". Bauscher was the sole provider of all North German Lloyd ships between 1887-1890, and a premier porcelain dinnerware provider to all German Reichs of the day, and are still in existence today. This plate was certainly used by the senior officer corps and is unclear whether by the Army, Navy or Both. During this period the waffenamt or reichwaffenamt was not used.

NOTE: The Pirate's Lair offer's this page for historical purposes only and not as any political statement. However the historical fact remains that the sailors as individual men and human beings who sailed aboard WWII Germany's ships, and endured the same hardships, trials and travails while at sea as any other sailor in any other navy, in any other war, at any other time in history.
By offering this web page The Pirate's Lair is in no way endorsing, attempting to glorify or romanticize what transpired by the WWII German Third Reich regime or it's military but offers this page to our antique collectors and clients alike whose sole interest is the collection, documentation, and preservation of naval restaurantware, dinnerware and tableware made for and used by all sailors and seamen throughout the ages.

NOTICE TO COLLECTORS, CLIENTS AND VISITORS: There are NO offensive marks or markings such as swastika's shown, displayed or to be found on this page. While The Pirate's Lair has certain pieces and artifacts of 3rd Reich Kriegsmarine dinnerware in our private collection it is for historical purposes.

We fully display and do offer German Naval items of historical interest from the Kaiserliche Marine and Reichsmarine era's (1870 - 1935) as they do not have any offensive markings and are not associated with the WWII German Third Reich.

Kaiserliche Marine, Reichsmarine und Kriegsmarine Porzellan und Keramik (German Navy Porcelain and Ceramic) was used by enlisted crew members and officers aboard surface ships, U-Boats and shore facilities from the late 1880's through 1945.

The naval china was heavy duty, thick restaurantware made for industrial use similar to the type produced for the US Navy during the same time period, but a bit more elegant and a larger variety of pieces in the "old world" European style. The aluminum, stainless steel and silverplate was of typical high quality, also similar to the type and quality of items used by the US Navy during the same time periods.

It has been surmized that plain white china was used by junior enlisted crewmembers while the red, green and blue gold striped pieces were used by petty officers or officers of various ranks. And that the aluminum and stainless utensils were used by German Navy enlisted crew while the silverplated flatware was used by the Naval Officers.

The above photograph to the right illustrates a collection of the red striped type of german navy china (porzellan or porcelain) produced for the German Kriegsmarine (German Navy) from 1935 to 1945. There were four styles of german china tableware produced for the Kriegsmarine which were plain white, green stripes on white, red stripes on white, and gold/blue stripes on white. It has not been completely documented as to what each of these four different types of china were used for, ie; enlisted, officer, surface or sub surface.

However it appears from period photographs that at least the white china was used by German Kriegsmarine crew members aboard U-boats. The photo to the left was taken in the galley of an unknown U-boat where it can be clearly seen that a sailor is eating sausages and broth from a white 9" soup bowl. It is undetermined whether the pictured sailor was enlisted or officer but in almost all cases all submarine crewmembers shared the same galley. Also notice to the left in the photograph some dirty dishes and bowls which have stripes on them. Due to the black and white photograph it cannot be determined what color stripes were used. But it can at least be documented that both white and striped china dinnerware was used simultaneously aboard submarines.

The china produced for the German Kriegsmarine Porzellan included complete place settings for breakfast, lunch and dinner; essentially soup to nuts - nothing skimped on or left out! The china produced for the Kriegsmarine was also the same as produced for civilian use as well as the other branches of the German military. Each china piece had bottom marks identifying manufacturer and a military inspection stamp. Each branch or service had their own stylized military stamps.

Besides the manufacturer's bottom marks, most all German Reichsmarine and Kriegsmarine Porzellan (German Navy China) also had miltary inspection stamps on them called the "Waffenamt". From 1919 to 1935/1936 the name of the military ordinance office and stamp was called the "Reichwaffenamt" which consisted of a stylized Imperial German Eagle with a capital M below it. From 1936 to 1945 under the Third Reich the military ordinance mark was called the Waffenamt and consisted of a stylized stick-figure German National Eagle designed for the Kriegsmarine, a Swastika below that, and below that an "M" for Marine or Navy. In most but not all cases the year the item was produced along with a manufacturer's mark or name is also found, particularly on the china.

Some of the producers of this Kriegsmarine Porzellan or German Navy China were KPM, Rubers, Koenigszect, Rosenthal, and a collection of others which we will update on the list when we get them.

RARE! Kriegsmarine Large Tall White Coffee Cup Mug MOST RARE! Museum Quality/Investment Grade Condition. WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine tall white coffee cup. Backstamped with Regulation Waffenamt of German Eagle, Swastika, "M" for Marine, "Jager, Eisenberg" as the Manufacturer and Dated "1941".	Click Photo!	Size: 4.50" H x 3.50" W 16 floz Very Large!	$375. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! WWII German Navy 2 Kriegsmarine and 1 Reichsmarine Serving Platter SOLD all Three in the Green Stripe Pattern. Serving Platters #1 and #2 are WWII Vintage and have the Waffenamt Backstamp of German Eagle, Swastika, and Letter "M" for Marine, and Dated 1942 and 1941 Respectively, Both Manufactured by "KPM"! The Serving Platter #3 has the Reichwaffenamt of the Imperial Germanic Eagle, Letter "M", and Dated 1936 Indicating Use During Germany's Weimar Republic, Has Imprinted Under the Glaze the Numerals "119/39" and Manufactured by "Baensch Lettin". Most Likely this 3rd Platter was put into Naval Service During WWII. All 3 Serving Platters are Heavy and Substantial, and Aproximately 15.25" Long x 10" Wide and Weighing about 5lbs. All 3 Are in Museum Quality/Investment Grade Condition.	Click Photo!	Size: 15.25" Long, 10" Wide 2 Available	$485. All Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Ditty Box #11 - German Navy Kriegsmarine WWII era Vintage WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine Standard Issue Regulation Ditty Box or in German or "Eigentum Effecten Kasten or just Eigentum Kasten" (Personal Effects Box or Personal Box) Used Exclusively by the U-Boat Unterseeboot Fleet. The Construction Method Using Tin Hardware is Indicative of WWII Vintage, Not Earlier WWI Kaiserliche Marine or the Reichsmarine.	Click Photo For Information!	10.5"x6.5"x5.5"	$425.	Call To Order 540 659 6209
Ditty Box #12 - German Navy Kriegsmarine WWII era Obtained From Poland! Vintage WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine Standard Issue Regulation Ditty Box or in German or "Eigentum Effecten Kasten or just Eigentum Kasten" (Personal Effects Box or Personal Box) Used Exclusively by the U-Boat Unterseeboot Fleet. The Construction Method Using Tin Hardware is Indicative of WWII Vintage, Not the Earlier WWI Kaiserliche Marine or the Reichsmarine. Has the Name "Loteu" or "Loten" Hand Inscribed on One Side.	Click Photo For Information!	10.5"x6.5"x5.5"Patina is Darker Thank Photographs Indicate.	$395.	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! Kriegsmarine Goblet for Toasting Schnapps or an Egg Cup. Perfect WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine Small Goblet for Toasting and Egg Cup w/ Regulation Waffenamt Backstamp of German Eagle, Swastika, "M" and "1940" Date. Rare! Two Cases of them found in a Farm House Basement on the Coast of France during Development Construction. Measuring 2.75" High and 1.25" Wide at Mouth.	Click Photo!	Size: 2.75" High, 1.25" WideOnly 15 Still Available	$95.	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RAREST of the RARE! WWII Kriegsmarine Heavy Damask Linen White-on-White Tablecloth or Tischdecke! Authentic 1935-1945 Third Reich German Navy Tablecloth or Kriegsmarine Tischdecke. White-on-White Weave Bordered with Geometric Designs, Multipointed Stars Reminiscent of Snowflakes and Iron Cross, and the name "Kriegsmarine" Within Weaved Rectangular Blocks Going Down the Full Centerline Length. Perfect Museum Quality Condition with ZERO Defects, No Food Stains or Age Marks, and No Thin Areas, Holes, or Repairs.	Click Photo!	Size 84"L x 54"W Kriegsmarine is weaved right into the tablecloth within weaved rectangles	$1000.SOLD!	Private Collection of The Pirates Lair
WWII Kriegsmarine Linen-Cotton Hand Towel or Handtuch - Blue on White with Machine Embroidery Lettering and Square Design #1 WWII German Kriegsmarine Hand Towel Used Aboard Surface Ships and U-Boats. Has the peculiar repeating forward/backward weaved arrow white-on-white pattern.	Click Photo!	Size 38"L x 20"W Kriegsmarine is weaved right into the towel with NO offensive markings or stamps. Perfect, Clean, Aged Condition. Very unique item and a must for any WWII collector. Has stiched reinforced holes for hanging. As was custom has sailor's initials "JF" sewn into the square design	$125. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! Kriegsmarine Serving Bowl w Red Striping. Perfect WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine Serving Bowl w/ Red Striping Backstamped with Regulation Waffenamt of German Eagle, Swastika, "M" for Marine, "KPM" as the Manufacturer and Dated "1941". Obtained from a Collector in Norway and Recovered in a Town Near a Former Kriegsmarine U-Boat Base. Measuring 8.75" Across and 3.0" High.	Click Photo!	Size: 3.0" High, 8.75" Wide	$355. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! Kriegsmarine Dual Salt, Pepper, Condiment Dish MOST RARE! WWII German Navy Kriegsmarine White Salt, Pepper and Condiment Dish. Backstamped with Regulation Waffenamt of German Eagle, Swastika, "M" for Marine, "KPM" as the Manufacturer and Dated "1941". Obtained From an Estate Find in Hamburg, Germany.	Click Photo!	Size: 4.25" long x 2.35" wide x 1.25" high	$275. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
WWII Kriegsmarine Linen-Cotton Hand Towel or Handtuch - Blue on White with Machine Embroidery Lettering and Rare Oak Leaf Design #3 WWII German Kriegsmarine Hand Towel Used Aboard Surface Ships and U-Boats. Has the white-on-white repeating weave pattern.	Click Photo!	Size 35"L x 18"W Kriegsmarine is weaved right into the towel with NO offensive markings or stamps. Perfect, Clean almost Unused Condition. Very unique item and a must for any WWII collector. Has Two Stitched Loops for Hanging. Almost Unused Condition.	$185. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
WWII Kriegsmarine Linen-Cotton Hand Towel or Handtuch - Blue on White with Machine Embroidery Lettering and Square Design #2 WWII German Kriegsmarine Hand Towel Used Aboard Surface Ships and U-Boats. Has the peculiar repeating forward/backward weaved arrow white-on-white pattern.	Click Photo!	Size 35"L x 18"W Kriegsmarine is weaved right into the towel with NO offensive markings or stamps. Perfect, Clean, Aged Condition. Very unique item and a must for any WWII collector. Has two stiched reinforced holes and one loop for hanging. As was custom has sailor's initials "WW" sewn into the square design	Not For Sale!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
WWII Kriegsmarine Linen-Cotton Hand Towel or Handtuch - Red on White with Machine Embroidery Lettering and Square Design WWII German Kriegsmarine Hand Towel Used Aboard Surface Ships and U-Boats. Has the peculiar repeating forward/backward weaved arrow white-on-white pattern.	Click Photo!	Size 36"L x 17"W Kriegsmarine is weaved right into the towel with NO offensive markings or stamps. Aged, Slightly Soiled Condition From Use w/ Knife Slash. Very unique item and a must for any WWII collector. Has two stiched reinforced loops for hanging. See Above U505 Captains Cabin Photo Illustrating This Style of Hand Towel in Use	Not For Sale!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
ca 1919-1925 German Reichsmarine Wolldecke (Kriegsmarine) or German Navy Heavy Wool Blanket Used Aboard Surface Ships and Submarines #1 Slightly soiled with small hole but exactly as it came from off of a ship or U-Boat and then stored.	Click Photo!	Size 7'6"L x 4'9"W Early Reichsmarine in slightly raised red lettering as this script was used right after WWI during the initial demise of Imperial Germany. Very unique item and a must for any WWI or WWII German Navy collector.	$275. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
1919-1935 German Reichsmarine Woodecke (Kriegsmarine) or German Navy Heavy Wool Blanket Used Aboard Surface Ships and Submarines - #2 Perfect Condition except for a small 3 inch tear.	Click Photo!	Size 7'6"L x 4'9"W Early Reichsmarine in slightly raised red lettering as this script was used right after WWI during the initial demise of Imperial Germany. Very unique item and a must for any WWI or WWII German Navy collector.	$325. Sold!	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! Cigar Ash Tray, German North Sea Shipping Lines, Norddeutscher Lloyd Perfect Condition, Never Been Used. Designed for Cigars and Cigarettes. Has Crossed Anchor and Key topmark	Click Photo!	Size 6" Across, 1.25" High German North Sea Shipping was very closely Allied to the German Kriegsmarine and Reichsmarine During WWI and WWII - Similar to the relationship between the US Navy and the US Merchant Marine	$125.	Call To Order 540 659 6209
RARE! Silverplated Dinner Spoon of German North Sea Shipping Lines, Norddeutscher Lloyd Excellent Condition. Has Crossed Anchor and Key topmark	Click Photo!	5.5" German North Sea Shipping was very closely Allied to the German Kriegsmarine and Reichsmarine During WWI and WWII - Similar to the relationship between the US Navy and the US Merchant Marine	$75.	Call To Order 540 659 6209

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