German, Imperial. An Official Kaiser Wilhelm Silver Dinner Fork, By Gebrüder Friedländer certificate_of_authenticity " Watson's aircraft was shot

" Watson's aircraft was shot down and he parachuted to safety from the disabled aircraft but was captured at Schwerin by German forces

measuring 32mm

the reverse with a vertical banjo pin and a functional hinge/catch assembly

each pocket has a fold over flap with a reinforced button hole

For a variety of reasons

German, Imperial. An Official Kaiser Wilhelm Silver Dinner Fork, By Gebrüder Friedländer certificate_of_authenticity " Watson's aircraft was shot(Kaiseruchebesteck). A silver dinner fork, the obverse bearing the Prussian Imperial eagle, surrounded by floral representation, the reverse presents the crowned monogram WR, maker marked GEBR. FRIEDLNDER, bearing the state hallmark (a crown and crescent), with the number 800 for . 800 fineness, measuring 29 mm (w) x 233 mm (l), weighing 111. 1 grams, and in near very fine condition.