Lot #50: WW1 Patriotic Military Spoons +

World War I patriotic military commemorative souvenir spoons, which were popular collectibles during the Great War era. Key Details About the Collection These spoons were issued as patriotic memorabilia to honor key political figures, military generals, and naval heroes from the Allied and Central powers during World War I (1914–1918). Each handle features a detailed figural relief or embossed medallion portrait of a specific leader at the top, often surrounded by laurel wreaths, national crowns, or flags. Notable figures frequently featured in these sets include Field Marshal Lord Kitchener, Sir John French, Admiral Beatty, King Albert I of Belgium, and German Field Marshal von Hindenburg. Similar sets were famously produced in silver plate by well-known North American silversmiths like Wm. Rogers & Son (often marked "1881 Rogers A1"), Birks, and Caron Bros. Also included some very similar government of ontario spoons. Dimensions: - Pickup category timeslot {A}