Plate/Saucer

[Ben Evans]

Hi guys, I suppose this is the right place for this thread, bit of as hard one to place. This belongs to a friend of mine. It used to be owned by his Uncle "Erwin" who was actually part of Rommels staff in Afrika. He was interested if he could trace the history of it etc, where it was made, was it part of any unit. Anyone collect stuff like this? Any ideas?

Thanks

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Ben, I just noticed this old thread. Sorry I cannot tell much about it other than about the makers. This type of china was issued thoughout the Wehrmacht and the markings on it have nothing to do with the unit it was issued too.

Selb Bavaria Heinrich Co bone china. The Heinrich & Company was in Selb, Bavaria. Franz Heinrich established this factory in 1896. The exact mark shown was used from 1930 to 1939. The company, which continues to operate under the name Heinrich Porzellan, became a subsidiary of Villeroy & Boch in 1979.

Nice bit of history with the item though.

Cheers, Ade.

[Ben Evans]

Many thanks for that Ade, I will pass this info PS your mate has not rung yet?