This is an original WW2-era British NAAFI cutlery grouping, consisting of one fork and one teaspoon, both bearing clear National Army, Navy and Air Force Institutes markings. Items of this type were produced for use in NAAFI-operated canteens, messes, and refreshment facilities serving British and Allied personnel both in the UK and overseas.

Both pieces have the NAAFI emblem on the handles, they’re nice and clear too. The fork has a Viners Sheffield marking, along with an EPNS marking (electroplated nickel silver). The teaspoon has some different markings, a 2028 number, and what appears to be hallmarks as well. All markings are clearly displayed in the photos.

Cutlery such as this formed part of the everyday material culture of the British Home Front and service life, used in NAAFI cafés, hostels, rest rooms, and canteens that played a vital role in morale and welfare throughout the war. These utilitarian objects are increasingly sought after as tangible reminders of the ordinary routines that underpinned Britain’s wartime experience.

Both pieces show clear signs of age and use consistent with wartime service, including surface wear, softening to the detail of the stamps, and a dull patina throughout. There are no breaks or repairs, and the markings remain legible.

A great piece of WW2 and NAAFI history.