Vintage Militaria United States Navy Silver-Plated Fork -a Pair

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U.S. Navy (U.S.N.) silver-plated forks, which serve as highly collectible pieces of militaria.

The handle bases are clearly stamped with … Read more U.S. Navy (U.S.N.) silver-plated forks, which serve as highly collectible pieces of militaria.

The handle bases are clearly stamped with the monogram U.S.N.. Featuring an Art Deco style, these forks showcase a clean, geometric line pattern traveling down the length of the handle, ending with an elegant engraved scroll motif near the base.

This Art Decor pattern is known as Paramount introduced in 1933., Often marked as "Hotel Plate" or "Triple Plate," ensured the flatware could endure harsh, constant washing cycles aboard Navy vessels and inside military bases.

Marked William A. Rogers AA Heavy Oneida LTD
Circa 1930-40's

Oneida Community Ltd. acquired the WM A. Rogers brand in 1929 and began using their stamp alongside Rogers name starting in 1935. The Art Deco design aligns with circa 1930-1940's.

AA Heavy refers to the thinkness of the silver plating- a high-grade silver plate intended for durability.

Navy-contracted pieces directly tied to Oneida's early commercial lines makes them highly sought-after by both military historians and antique flatware collectors.

These are my personal collection curated for Navy family members.
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