Circa 1930s – 1940s. ITEM: ONE (1) MILITARY CHINA BOWL. NAVY OFFICERS MESS BLUE FOULED ANCHOR INSIGNIA. DESCRIPTION: This is a SCARCE serving bowl once used in a U. Navy officer’s wardroom mess! This is World War II era military china that would have been used by the ranks of Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, and Commander. Manufactured by Shenango China with blue transfer print of a fouled anchor. We discovered this bowl among the contents of a life-long collection on Roanoke Island, North Carolina. A great gift for a USN retiree or as an addition to your WWII U. Navy memorabilia or restaurant ware collection! COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. DATE CODE / AGE: N/A. SIZE: 9-7/8″ top diameter; 3-1/4″ high. CONDITION DETAILS: NEAR MINT. No scratches, chips, cracks or other damage. NOTE: INTERNATIONAL ORDERS WELCOME! Thanks for looking, and have a blessed day.